Clinical Practice & Education - Clinical Educator

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

Job Summary:

Coordinates and implements staff education, orientation and competencies in alignment with regulatory requirements, company strategic initiatives, evidence-based practice across all clinical specialties within market. Provides education inclusive of both clinical performance and electronic health record documentation.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Three years' of recent experience as a clinical nurse: Required
• Clinical education experience: Preferred
• Proficiency in Electronic Health Records software: Required

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current RN license, medical provider or equivalent: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice: Required

Essential Functions:

• Facilitates a welcoming supportive environment to new associates.
• Coordinates market education opportunities to deploy system programs and initiatives, ensuring the adoption of company standards and clinical best practices and EHR documentation. (ie. residency program, clinical onboarding program, etc.).
• Collaborates with local and system leadership to determine market specific educational needs to achieve desired organizational outcomes.
• Promotes staff competency and elevates clinical practice to deliver of top decile quality care.
• Collaborates with system and local leadership to determine market specific educational needs to achieve desired organization goals.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.