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RN Clinical Educator ICU

Desert Care Network

Palm Springs, California

Posted Oct 6

Shift and hours
Days
Unit and setting
ICU
License
RN licenseCurrent, unencumbered licensure to practice in the State of California
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Current, unencumbered licensure to practice in the State of California Check your license
Certification
BLS/ACLS/NRP/Fetal Heart Monitoring provider status current at all times
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Experience
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in teaching adult learners
Experience
Minimum of 5 years recent clinical experience in the specialty for which the applicant desires to become educator
Also asks
Demonstrated competency and ability to perform all duties within the perinatal continuum of care
Also asks
Computer literacy including Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
Also asks
Exceptional relationship management skills and professional demeanor. Exemplifies elevated nursing practice, higher education, and professional growth and development.
Also asks
Understanding of adult learning principles and the ability to apply them in course instruction
Also asks
Understanding of change management principles. Ability to be a change agent by being a champion for change and participating in change processes
Also asks
Proven ability in critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, analytical/qualitative analysis, time management and priority setting
Also asks
Demonstrated ability to function both autonomously and collaboratively within a team
Also asks
Strong communication and leadership skills
Also asks
Ability to work flexible hours to meet education needs of all nursing staff (day, night, weekend shifts)
Also asks
Maintains current knowledge regarding education and regulatory requirements

Preferred

Certification
Current Fetal Heart Monitoring Instructor credential Preferred: Current Fetal Heart Monitoring Instructor credential
Certification
Certification in specialty (e.g., CCRN, CEN, CMSRN, CNOR, etc.) nursing education (CNE), or nursing professional development (NPD-BC) Preferred: Certification in specialty (e.g., CCRN, CEN, CMSRN, CNOR, etc.) nursing education (CNE), or nursing professional development (NPD-BC)
Education
Master Degree in Nursing Preferred: Master Degree in Nursing
Experience
Previous experience as an educator or clinical instructor Preferred: Previous experience as an educator or clinical instructor
Also asks
Active membership in relevant professional organization Preferred: Active membership in relevant professional organization
Also asks
#LI-JS4 Preferred: #LI-JS4

What it pays

Against similar roles
Pays above most California staff rolesCalifornia staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $96/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $73/hr, across 3,751 postings.

The workplace

Desert Care Network
Hiring organization

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.

Original listing

Posted on Desert Care Network’s careers page.

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Job type: Full Time Shift: Days

Hours

The Clinical Educator (Professional Development Practitioner) is an experienced professional nurse who utilizes evidence-based practice for the achievement of organizational goals related to nursing education and professional development. The Clinical Educator serves in the following roles to guide the learner to desired organizational outcomes: learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, a champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for the nursing professional development specialty, and partner for practice transitions for nursing staff. The Clinical Educator possesses in-depth scientific knowledge, technical expertise, skill, and competence.

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Current, unencumbered licensure to practice in the State of California Minimum of 2 years’ experience in teaching adult learners Minimum of 5 years recent clinical experience in the specialty for which the applicant desires to become educator Demonstrated competency and ability to perform all duties within the perinatal continuum of care Computer literacy including Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) Exceptional relationship management skills and professional demeanor. Exemplifies elevated nursing practice, higher education, and professional growth and development. Understanding of adult learning principles and the ability to apply them in course instruction Understanding of change management principles.

Ability to be a change agent by being a champion for change and participating in change processes Proven ability in critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, analytical/qualitative analysis, time management and priority setting Demonstrated ability to function both autonomously and collaboratively within a team Strong communication and leadership skills Ability to work flexible hours to meet education needs of all nursing staff (day, night, weekend shifts) Performs other relevant duties as assigned Maintains current knowledge regarding education and regulatory requirements BLS/ACLS/NRP/Fetal Heart Monitoring provider status current at all times

Preferred

Master Degree in Nursing Previous experience as an educator or clinical instructor Current Fetal Heart Monitoring Instructor credential Certification in specialty (e.g., CCRN, CEN, CMSRN, CNOR, etc.) nursing education (CNE), or nursing professional development (NPD-BC) Active membership in relevant professional organization #LI-JS4

What's around it?

In Palm Springs, CA

Palm Springs, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent
$1,562/mo
Household income
$73,119/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Palm Springs, CA

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