Clinical Educator

Job description

The Clinical Educator is responsible for developing and implementing educational programs, focusing on enhancing clinical skills and knowledge of clinical / patient care staff. Working with clinical leadership, the Clinical Educator will create learning objectives, select teaching methodologies, and assess the effectiveness of educational initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
• Determine the educational needs of clinical staff (Needs Assessment)
• Using adult learning principles, develop curriculums that address clinical practice gaps
• Select appropriate teaching methods and materials to facilitate learning
• Assess the effectiveness of educational programs and make necessary adjustments
• Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure educational content is relevant and applicable

The successful candidate will possess:
• Valid CA Registered Nurse license in good standing
• Bachelors of Science Nursing degree or equivalent experience
• American Heart Association BLS / ACLS instructor certification preferred
• Demonstrated experience as a Clinical Educator
• 5 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in a general acute care setting
• Understanding of behavioral health, subacute and acute care nursing practice