RN Nurse Educator (Critical Care) - Full Time, Variable (East Los Angeles)

The Clinical Educator - RN is responsible for the planning, design and implementation of education programs/services and professional development of assigned staff.  Works closely with nursing directors and/or department managers on the educational needs assessment and orientation programs for staff, in the assigned specialty.  Ensures that competencies and skills are current and relevant for the nursing staff.  Functions as a resource for educational issues throughout the hospital.

• Conducts annual staff needs educational needs assessments and works with other health care professionals to ensure quality programs.  Participates in staff competency assessments and validation, skill fairs and community events.  Collaborates to ensure consistency and continuity of education programs.
• Oversees the orientation of new hires into the hospital and provides oversight over new grad program.  Provides ongoing assessment of staff learning needs and ensures that competencies and skills are current and relevant.
• Facilitates training and learning activities through development of education programs and materials. Delivers educational programs through formal and informal means, makes effective and efficient use of time and resources, manages learning environment, and assists learner to identify learning needs. Gives direction and feedback to participants as needed.
• Operates as a positive influence, identifying, influencing, and facilitating changes in policies, procedures and legislation, by promoting staff competence and understanding of issues.
• Participates in the collection of quality improvement data, research, research utilization projects, and group research projects relating to clinical needs. Ensures all Educational Training Program (ETP) documentation is accurate, complete and submitted.  Ensures activities are compliant with all legal and certification requirements and hospital-wide standards of care.

Required Qualifications:

• Active, current, and unencumbered Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California
• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing
• AHA Basic Life Support
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing environment
• Three (3) years of clinical experience
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Hollywood and Van Nuys Only)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science Nursing
• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) or certification in specialty area
• Instructor status for BLS and ACLS

Pay Rate: Min - $113,400 | Max - $155,950

Los Angeles Community Hospital has been taking care of generations of east Los Angeles families. Having a strong presence in our community has been critical to our success since our inception, along with offering quality, compassionate healthcare accessible to everybody. Most of our doctors, nurses and other employees live in the community, creating a culture of neighbors taking care of neighbors. We have changed with our community—both in the way we deliver medical care and by reaching beyond the walls of our hospital. We work closely with community members to help meet their most important needs. Our 130-bed, acute care hospital offers a wide range of medical programs and services, including cardiology, internal medicine and surgical services.