CLINICAL EDUCATOR - Surgery

Job Locations: US-CA-Oceanside Overview: Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County’s coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County.
Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District.
As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens.
The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community.
Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care.
Tri-City’s Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs.
When minutes matter Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home.
Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative.
Together we are helping tackle some of our communities’ pressing health and social needs.
Position Summary: 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.
Major Position Responsibilities: 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.
Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
Provides clinical education to staff.
Coordinates all new hire orientation and staff development.
Functions as an expert practitioner, mentor and consultant for nurses and other disciplines.
Participates on committees and task forces representing clinical area.
Promotes evidence based practice in the clinical setting.
Ensures all staff competencies are complete.
Attends leadership meetings and completes assignments in a timely manner.
Promotes patient, physician, and staff satisfaction.
Promotes and monitors safety, infection control and performance standards in clinical area.
Qualifications: Two (2) years of related clinical experience, preferred.
Two (2) years teaching or education position, preferred.
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), required.
Excellent organizational skills, required.
Proficient computer skills required.
Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and willingness to learn other software packages as needed, required.
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, required.
Master’s Degree in a related field, preferred.
A combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered.
Licenses: Current California Nursing License, required Certifications: Current BLS required upon hire; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider.
Current ACLS, required (ED, ICU & Surgical services OR/PACU/PREOP only); American Heart Association Healthcare Provider.
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Board certification, preferred (ED & 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 & OP only).
PALS within 90 days of hire or transfer, required (ED only).
Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work.
*Salary/Hourly wage range for this position is posted.
Actual pay will be determined based on verified experience as well as internal equity.
TCHD is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.