Clinical Nurse Educator | Operating Room | Sharp Tri-City | Full-Time

• Regular

Overview

At Sharp, being a nurse means transforming the health care experience for your patients, for your colleagues and for yourself. In a collaborative environment with state-of-the-art facilities and advanced clinical practices, we encourage you to follow your passions wherever they take you.

As a recognized leader in nursing excellence with Magnet® recognitions for high-quality, patient-centered care, we invite you to join us in providing health care the way it should be. We offer a wide variety of nursing positions — from RNs and clinical nurse leads to case managers and clinical nurse specialists.

Success Profile

Wondering what qualities it takes to be a successful nursing professional at Sharp? View some of the traits we’re looking for below.

• Innovative

• Collaborative

• Resourceful

• Advocate

• Person-centered

• Critical Thinker

Job Details

Job ID JR209735

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)

$64.000 - $74.070 - $84.130

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a related field.

• 2 Years teaching or education position.

This position is supporting surgical services.

Other Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), required. (Effective 7/1/2025 for New Hires or Transfers).

• Current ACLS; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider, required (ED, ICU, Telemetry, PCU, Surgical Services: OR and PACU, and Procedural Areas: Cath Lab and IR).

• NVCI within 90 days of hire or transfer, required (ED only).

• Current PALS, required (ED only).

• NIH SS within 90 days of hire or transfer, required (ED, ICU, PCU, PACU and Telemetry)

• ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate (Acute Care Oncology and PCU only) within 90 days of hire or transfer.

Certification Specific to Specialty required or obtained within one (1) year of hire or transfer:

• Surgical Services (Surgery, PACU): CNOR (Certified Perioperative Nurse) or equivalent certification

Certifications Required for Other Specialties

• ICU: CCRN (Critical Care RN) or equivalent certification

• Telemetry and PCU: CCRN or PCCN (Progressive Care Certified Nurse) or equivalent certification

• Acute Care: Orthopedic Nurses Certification (ONC), Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (CMSRN), or equivalent certification

• Emergency: CCRN or CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse) or equivalent certification

• Procedural Areas (IR and Cath Lab): CCRN, RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) or CRN (Certified Radiology Nurse) or equivalent certification

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.

• Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.

• Educational Development and Training of Staff

• Design and develop educational content tailored to the specific needs of nursing staff working in the designated department.

• Develop and update training modules on advanced technologies, best practices, and patient safety protocols using evidence-based practice; ensuring training materials cover key topics and competencies.

• Provide both classroom and hands-on training for staff, students, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring the acquisition of essential skills and knowledge required for safe and effective unit practices.

• Conduct simulations, demonstrations, and practice skills sessions.

• Coordinate all new hire orientation.

• Ensure timely completion of all staff annual competencies and new hire orientation documentation.

• Conduct program evaluations that measure learning impact and outcomes against strategic goals and objectives of the health care setting to enhance the effectiveness of clinical care and employee performance.

• Assesses learners’ progress and interprets appropriate information necessary to revise and/or adjust orientation, educational activities and teaching techniques, as needed.

• Instructs and provides in-service education for new products, equipment, and changes or updates to nursing departmental orientation procedures.

• Support house-wide educational initiatives as needed.

• Implementation of Performance Improvement and Quality Initiatives

• Serves on nursing and health care setting committees, as assigned, and develops and directs continuous quality improvement programs which achieve targeted patient quality of care outcomes.

• Identify opportunities for improvement and collaborate with stakeholders to implement change projects

• Safety and Compliance

• Promotes and monitors safety, infection control and performance standards in clinical area.

• Maintains a safe, clean working environment.

• Functions as an expert on hospital and regulatory standards.

• Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure unit policies and procedures are updated timely and in alignment with best practices and evidence-based standards.

• Deliver educational sessions on emergency protocols, infection control measures, and patient specific procedures specific to the environment.

• Documentation

• Function as an expert on electronic health record (EHR) documentation, including accurate documentation on care measures, interventions, & patient progress.

• Teach EHR classes as appropriate.

• Collaborate with education department, regulatory manager, and nurse informaticists regarding changes in documentation practice and education on EHR updates.

• Patient Care

• Function as an expert clinician within the department, demonstrating competency in all unit practices, policies and procedures.

• Model and reinforce best practices for nurses and other staff.

• Attend emergency codes within the department (and hospital as appropriate).

• Facilitate debriefing sessions and provide real-time education as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technical

Skills

Proficient computer skills required. Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and willingness to learn other software packages as needed, required; Proficient in operating related equipment and technology as applicable to the department; Excellent organizational skills, required.

• Critical Thinking: Rapid decision-making skills in high-pressure environments; Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to dynamic cases.

• Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal skills to support a collaborative team environment.

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

Our Mission and Values

At Sharp, our mission is to improve the health of those we serve with a commitment to excellence in all that we do. We aim to offer quality care and services that set community standards, exceed patients’ expectations and are provided in a caring, convenient, cost-effective and accessible manner.

We have a vision to transform the health care experience through a culture of caring, quality, safety, service, innovation and excellence. Our goal is to be the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine and the best place to receive care.

Our team members are the driving force behind our mission and vision. At Sharp, we’re focused on providing an environment that will meet the needs of both our patients and our employees. Our team members are encouraged to connect with their passions and recommit to the purpose of their work each day.

Benefits

Medical, vision dental and more

Our flexible benefits include a choice of two HMO medical plans (both of which include vision), two PPO dental choices, flexible spending accounts, accident insurance, long-term disability insurance and life insurance.

Generous vacation holiday and sick leave

We offer one of the most generous plans among health care systems in San Diego, and new Sharp employees start with 25 days of paid time off in just the first year.

Wellness programs

We focus on your overall well-being by giving you tools to improve both yourself and your life — mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally and environmentally. Our focus is on balanced health and wellness to help you reach your health goals and enjoy life along the way.

Employee assistance program

At Sharp, we understand that personal problems occasionally arise and you may need to seek outside professional advice. We’re here to help. Our employee assistance program helps employees develop and maintain a lifestyle that supports good health and productivity.

Retirement plans

We’re proud to offer two retirement plans to match your needs. The Sharp$aver 401(a) plan matches your after-tax contributions and the 403(b) plan offers a long-term savings plan for pre-tax and Roth contributions with available loan and withdrawal provisions.

Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement

We support and encourage the growth and development of our employees through educational courses for credit in institutions of higher learning, continuing education programs (conferences, workshops, seminars) and specialty certification examinations.

Discount programs, perks and other benefits

Our employees are eligible to participate in several group voluntary benefit plans — including group legal, college savings, critical illness insurance, group auto and home insurance and pet insurance.