Clinical Nurse Educator III, Behavioral Health Admin - 100 South San Mateo Drive

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! 

Organization:

MPHS-Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Position Overview:

Coordinates and performs educational activities that promote the competency and development of Sutter Health's nursing staff, including orientation, competency validation, in-service, and continuing education. Assesses, plans, develops, implements, and evaluates nursing educational programs in response to health care demands, trends, identified learning needs, department goals, quality improvement measures, risk management, regulatory changes, and compliancy criteria. Designs educational offerings (courses, simulations, programs) using processes and methodologies that incorporate the principles of adult education and learning styles. Directs the delivery of education for nursing orientation, conducts competency assessments, facilitates ongoing development, and establishes courses and programs based on annual needs assessments and educational compliancy requirements. Delivers education activities that validate, develop, maintain and enhance the knowledge and skills of nursing staff. Maintains educational and competency records in compliance with hospital, Department of Healthcare Services (DHS), Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD), The Joint Commission (TJC), and the Institute for Medical Quality (IMQ) standards.

Job Description:

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
TRAINING.
• Participates in the development, implementation and delivery of centralized education offerings (skill modules, self-study series, interactive online courses, audio-visual aides, etc.) that meet staff and/or patient needs, including
• Orientation for new hires or travelers
• Competency assessment/validation/ staff development programs
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Training for new or updated protocols, policies, processes or equipment
• Clinical practice in-services
• Continuing education
• Programs mannequins to run high-fidelity medical simulation scenarios that facilitate and reinforce training concepts.
• Routinely reviews and updates teaching materials and presentation(s) to reflect new information, integrate comments from class evaluation forms, incorporate patient’s feedback, address student’s needs, and achieve diversity (age appropriate, culturally sensitive, etc.) while realizing department goals and objectives.
• Implements educational programs and classes using learning modalities that maximize resources while maintaining participant interest.
• Provides training support, including materials (created or purchased), programming high-fidelity simulators, securing equipment and rooms, scheduling, analyzing and reporting class evaluations, and documenting attendance.
• Participates in the selection, training, and ongoing development of clinical preceptors.
• Presents training feedback to new hire’s supervisor, collaborates to develop corrective action plan (if necessary), and delivers proof of training to Human Resources (HR) and certification/licensing agency per established compliance procedures.

EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

MSN required - preferably in Nursing Education

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
RN-Registered Nurse of California
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
5+ years recent relevant experience as Clinical Nurse Educator.

Experience working in psych/behavioral health unit.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

10

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $83.32 to $109.98 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.