Clinical Nurse Educator - Critical Care

Salinas Valley Health • Salinas, CA

1d • $76 - $95

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Educator develops competent caregivers to support quality patient care. Serving as an educator, consultant, and practitioner, this role brings specialized nursing expertise and facilitates, guides, and supports nursing personnel in delivering safe and effective care. The position is in the Education Department and focuses on critical care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Current California RN license required.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status meeting American Heart Association standards required.
• Maintain unit-specific life safety certifications required of staff nurses in assigned departments; new hires and transfers have up to six months to meet these requirements.
• Maintain at least one ANCC Magnet Recognition Program-eligible certification. Effective January 1, 2026, incumbents have one year to obtain certification; new hires and transfers have one year from their hire or transfer date.
• Two years of Clinical Registered Nurse experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Clinical Registered Nurse experience in specialty areas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess department nursing staff learning needs and develop educational plans to address them.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate orientation programs for new department personnel.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate department in-services and continuing education programs in collaboration with the Education Department.
• Identify learning needs of the relevant patient population and support nursing staff in developing appropriate educational materials with the Patient Education Committee.
• Use department Quality Improvement results to develop and provide appropriate educational offerings.
• Develop and implement house-wide and department-based competencies.
• Participate in developing, disseminating, or implementing department nursing care standards, policies, and procedures.
• Serve as a clinical role model by providing patient care when appropriate to educate staff and maintain clinical competence.
• Promote improved quality of patient care.
• Attend department staff meetings and meetings with the Manager as needed.
• Provide flexible support so clinical nurses on all schedules can access educational resources and training.
• Provide clinical consultation in multidisciplinary team meetings when requested by the Manager.
• Identify staff- or patient-related clinical issues and communicate them to the Nursing Director or Department Manager as appropriate.
• Provide clinical coaching to staff when clinical issues are identified.
• Follow up with the Department Manager when performance improvement plans are not met.
• Assist the Manager with developing and implementing new programs and projects.
• Use positive communication skills to support resolution and teamwork.
• Contribute to cost-effective patient care by monitoring the use of time, equipment, and supplies.
• Participate in and promote the Magnet Journey, model Magnet principles, and apply principles established in the Accountability Grid in collaboration with Nursing Service Departments.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures to provide a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors.
• Demonstrate flexibility in response to changes in hospital or department activities.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care appropriate to patients' ages.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level