ICU/IMCU Clinical Educator

Time Type:

Full time

Hours per Pay Period:

80

Shift:

Day Shift 8-80

Minimum:

$46.82 USD

Maximum:

$66.68 USD(This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job)

Department:

Clinical Support Services

Current Bay Area Hospital Employee: If you are a current Bay Area Hospital employee, please apply through the Workday internal career site.

The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.

Job Description:

ICU/IMCU Clinical EducatorProvides clinical education, staff development, competency validation, orientation, and operational coordination within the ICU/IMCU. Serves as a clinical resource and mentor for nurses and support staff while partnering with the Program Manager, unit leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to promote evidence-based practice, regulatory readiness, patient safety, and compassionate patient- and family-centered care.

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Support the organization’s mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides clinical education, staff development, competency validation, orientation, and operational coordination within the ICU/IMCU. Serves as a clinical resource and mentor for nurses and support staff while partnering with the Program Manager, unit leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to promote evidence-based practice, regulatory readiness, patient safety, and compassionate patient- and family-centered care.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as a clinical expert, educator, and professional role model for ICU/IMCU nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members.
• Assesses learning needs using clinical observation, chart reviews, quality data, staff feedback, patient outcomes, and changes in practice.
• Develops and delivers unit-specific education through bedside teaching, classroom instruction, simulation, skills validation, and just-in-time training.
• Coordinates orientation for new and transferring staff; collaborates with leadership and preceptors to establish individualized learning plans and objectives.
• Evaluates orientee progress, communicates concerns and recommendations to leadership, and promotes consistency throughout the orientation process.
• Develops and supports preceptors through education, resources, and guidance; mentors staff and supports specialty certification and professional development.
• Develops, maintains, and evaluates ICU/IMCU competencies aligned with evidence-based practice, organizational policies, regulatory standards, and unit needs.
• Coordinates annual and ongoing competency validation, including high-risk and high-acuity clinical skills; maintains accurate education and competency records.
• Identifies learning and competency gaps and coordinates individualized education, remediation, and follow-up with unit leadership.
• Supports staff in applying clinical guidelines, protocols, policies, and procedures and developing sound clinical judgment in complex patient care situations.
• Collaborates with providers, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation, and other disciplines to coordinate care and standardize evidence-based practices.
• Participates in evaluation and implementation of new equipment, technology, medications, procedures, and clinical practices; provides related staff education.
• Partners with unit leadership and Quality/Risk Management to monitor patient safety and quality indicators, identify trends, and support improvement initiatives.
• Supports education and improvement efforts related to infection prevention, falls, pressure injuries, medication safety, deterioration, sepsis, and ventilator-associated complications.
• Participates in root cause analyses and improvement action plans as requested; evaluates educational effectiveness through outcomes, audits, competency results, and staff performance.
• Provides clinical coordination and patient care support as assigned, consistent with role and RN licensure; assists during high census, acuity, staffing challenges, and clinical emergencies.
• Collaborates with charge nurses and unit leaders to address workflow and patient care barriers and support appropriate staffing resources and skill mix when requested.
• Coordinates or participates in mock codes, simulations, and emergency drills; reinforces rapid response, code response, airway management, sepsis recognition, and emergency equipment readiness.
• Promotes effective interdisciplinary and patient/family communication, including difficult conversations, end-of-life care, and ethical considerations; supports patient experience improvements, rounds, committees, policy review, and communication of clinical priorities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated clinical competence in critical care nursing and care of critically ill patients.
• Ability to assess learning needs, deliver clinical education, and develop and validate competencies.
• Strong communication, organization, critical thinking, clinical judgment, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to mentor staff, support preceptors, and provide constructive coaching and feedback.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with nurses, providers, ancillary departments, patients, and families.
• Ability to interpret quality data, support evidence-based practice, and coordinate priorities in a high-acuity environment.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) card required or must be obtained by the last day of the month after the six-month grace period.
• National certification in critical care nursing (CCRN or equivalent) preferred.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Nursing, Education, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Critical care/ICU nursing experience required.
• Experience providing staff education, precepting, mentoring, or clinical leadership required.
• Recent (within the past five years) acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Acute care hospital experience in the past two years or intermediate/progressive care experience preferred.
• Experience with quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and development and maintenance of clinical competencies preferred.
• Experience as an ICU charge nurse, clinical coordinator, preceptor, or in a similar leadership role preferred.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Union Affiliation: None

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.

Physical/Mental/Environmental Requirements

• Works primarily in a hospital ICU/IMCU environment with frequent interaction with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• May require prolonged standing, walking, and work at the bedside.
• May assist with patient care and respond to clinical emergencies consistent with role and licensure.
• Maintains concentration, clinical judgment, and effective communication in high-acuity situations.
• Manages competing educational, clinical, and operational priorities.
• May work weekends, holidays, or varied hours to support unit education and clinical operations.

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Support the organization’s mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides clinical education, staff development, competency validation, orientation, and operational coordination within the ICU/IMCU. Serves as a clinical resource and mentor for nurses and support staff while partnering with the Program Manager, unit leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to promote evidence-based practice, regulatory readiness, patient safety, and compassionate patient- and family-centered care.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as a clinical expert, educator, and professional role model for ICU/IMCU nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members.
• Assesses learning needs using clinical observation, chart reviews, quality data, staff feedback, patient outcomes, and changes in practice.
• Develops and delivers unit-specific education through bedside teaching, classroom instruction, simulation, skills validation, and just-in-time training.
• Coordinates orientation for new and transferring staff; collaborates with leadership and preceptors to establish individualized learning plans and objectives.
• Evaluates orientee progress, communicates concerns and recommendations to leadership, and promotes consistency throughout the orientation process.
• Develops and supports preceptors through education, resources, and guidance; mentors staff and supports specialty certification and professional development.
• Develops, maintains, and evaluates ICU/IMCU competencies aligned with evidence-based practice, organizational policies, regulatory standards, and unit needs.
• Coordinates annual and ongoing competency validation, including high-risk and high-acuity clinical skills; maintains accurate education and competency records.
• Identifies learning and competency gaps and coordinates individualized education, remediation, and follow-up with unit leadership.
• Supports staff in applying clinical guidelines, protocols, policies, and procedures and developing sound clinical judgment in complex patient care situations.
• Collaborates with providers, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation, and other disciplines to coordinate care and standardize evidence-based practices.
• Participates in evaluation and implementation of new equipment, technology, medications, procedures, and clinical practices; provides related staff education.
• Partners with unit leadership and Quality/Risk Management to monitor patient safety and quality indicators, identify trends, and support improvement initiatives.
• Supports education and improvement efforts related to infection prevention, falls, pressure injuries, medication safety, deterioration, sepsis, and ventilator-associated complications.
• Participates in root cause analyses and improvement action plans as requested; evaluates educational effectiveness through outcomes, audits, competency results, and staff performance.
• Provides clinical coordination and patient care support as assigned, consistent with role and RN licensure; assists during high census, acuity, staffing challenges, and clinical emergencies.
• Collaborates with charge nurses and unit leaders to address workflow and patient care barriers and support appropriate staffing resources and skill mix when requested.
• Coordinates or participates in mock codes, simulations, and emergency drills; reinforces rapid response, code response, airway management, sepsis recognition, and emergency equipment readiness.
• Promotes effective interdisciplinary and patient/family communication, including difficult conversations, end-of-life care, and ethical considerations; supports patient experience improvements, rounds, committees, policy review, and communication of clinical priorities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated clinical competence in critical care nursing and care of critically ill patients.
• Ability to assess learning needs, deliver clinical education, and develop and validate competencies.
• Strong communication, organization, critical thinking, clinical judgment, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to mentor staff, support preceptors, and provide constructive coaching and feedback.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with nurses, providers, ancillary departments, patients, and families.
• Ability to interpret quality data, support evidence-based practice, and coordinate priorities in a high-acuity environment.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) card required or must be obtained by the last day of the month after the six-month grace period.
• National certification in critical care nursing (CCRN or equivalent) preferred.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Nursing, Education, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Critical care/ICU nursing experience required.
• Experience providing staff education, precepting, mentoring, or clinical leadership required.
• Recent (within the past five years) acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Acute care hospital experience in the past two years or intermediate/progressive care experience preferred.
• Experience with quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and development and maintenance of clinical competencies preferred.
• Experience as an ICU charge nurse, clinical coordinator, preceptor, or in a similar leadership role preferred.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Union Affiliation: None

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.

Physical/Mental/Environmental Requirements

• Works primarily in a hospital ICU/IMCU environment with frequent interaction with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• May require prolonged standing, walking, and work at the bedside.
• May assist with patient care and respond to clinical emergencies consistent with role and licensure.
• Maintains concentration, clinical judgment, and effective communication in high-acuity situations.
• Manages competing educational, clinical, and operational priorities.
• May work weekends, holidays, or varied hours to support unit education and clinical operations.

Compensation Grade:

I

Compensation Grade Profile:

I - Hourly

Bay Area Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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