Job Description

Hours:

Shift Start Time:

Variable

Shift End Time:

Variable

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$62.000 - $71.750 - $81.490

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

What You Will Do

The Clinical Educator facilitates the enhancement of nursing cognitive skills and competency for assigned areas. The clinical educator works collaboratively with the management team to maximize patient outcomes and clinical practice. This individual functions as an educator, leader, expert practitioner, mentor and consultant for nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Supports the mission and values of the Medical Center, and acts as a role model relative to the Medical Center's Service Excellence Initiative.

Required Qualifications

• 5 Years related clinical experience.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
• California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing -REQUIRED
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - Various-Employee provides certificate -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a related field.
• 2 Years teaching or education position.
• Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) - National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing Specialties -PREFERRED

Other Qualification Requirements

BSN or Bachelor's degree in related field, required. A combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered.

• Current Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certification (AWHONN or other approved course), required. Current ACLS; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider, required (ED, ICU, Telemetry, Surgical services, OR/PACU/PREOP, Labor and Delivery only). CCRN, preferred (ICU only). CNOR, required (Surgery only). CPAN, required within 6 months (PACU only). If CCRN upon hire or transfer, CPAN required within 6 months. NVCI within 90 days of hire or transfer, required (ED, BHU and OP only). Current PALS, required (ED only). NIHSS within 90 days of hire or transfer, required (ED, ICU and Telemetry). Current STABLE Certification preferred.

Essential Functions

• The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
• 1. Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
• 2. Provides clinical education to staff.
• 3. Coordinates all new hire orientation and staff development.
• 4. Functions as an expert practitioner, mentor and consultant for nurses and other disciplines.
• 5. Participates on committees and task forces representing clinical area.
• 6. Promotes evidence based practice in the clinical setting.
• 7. Ensures all staff competencies are complete.
• 8. Attends leadership meetings and completes assignments in a timely manner.
• 9. Promotes patient, physician, and staff satisfaction.
• 10. Promotes and monitors safety, infection control and performance standards in clinical area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient computer skills required.  Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and willingness to learn other software packages as needed.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class