Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

RN – ICU - Clinical Practice & Education, Clinical Educator

Corporate & Technical TrainingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLos Angeles, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in nursing or an equivalent combination of education and related experience is required.
A current registered nurse license in the state of practice is required.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification or Basic Life Support certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
Hospital Fire and Life Safety certification is required.
Associates must receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Applicants acknowledge accessing and reading the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices.

Responsibilities

Ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based patient care by developing, implementing, and evaluating clinical education programs.
Exercise discretion and independent judgment to design and lead initiatives that promote the professional growth and competency of nurses and other clinicians.
Support management policies and hospital operations in an acute care setting.
Collaborate with leadership, staff, and interdisciplinary teams to foster continuous learning and ensure clinical competencies meet regulatory standards, organizational goals, and patient care needs.
Develop, coordinate, and deliver education programs to enhance the clinical competencies of nurses and other clinicians.
Create, revise, and evaluate educational materials, curricula, and instructional methodologies based on organizational objectives and evidence-based practices.
Facilitate orientation, onboarding, and training programs for new hires, including nurses and other clinical staff.
Conduct workshops, in-service sessions, and continuing education programs to support staff development and regulatory compliance.
Design and implement processes to assess, validate, and document clinical competencies for nursing and clinical staff.
Collaborate with unit leaders and preceptors to ensure competency-based performance appraisals align with organizational and regulatory standards.
Monitor and evaluate clinical staff performance and competency attainment through observation, simulation, and outcome-based metrics.
Maintain a thorough understanding of state and federal regulations, including Joint Commission standards, to ensure compliance in clinical education programs.
Serve as a subject matter expert on clinical practices, providing guidance on regulatory updates, clinical policies, and procedures.
Lead initiatives to integrate evidence-based practices into clinical workflows and education programs.
Collaborate with clinical managers and leaders to identify knowledge gaps and training needs, aligning educational initiatives with strategic goals.
Serve as a mentor and resource for clinical staff, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Tailor educational interventions to address complex clinical challenges and organizational priorities using discretion and independent judgment.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, policy development, and strategic planning to enhance patient care outcomes and staff development.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree is preferred.
Three years of recent experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
One year of experience in clinical education or staff development is preferred.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is preferred.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is preferred.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is preferred.
Other professional certifications are preferred.

Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city.

Job Summary:

Ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based patient care by developing, implementing, and evaluating clinical education programs. This role requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment to design and lead initiatives that promote the professional growth and competency of nurses and other clinicians. Actively supports management policies and hospital operations in an acute care setting. Works collaboratively with leadership, staff, and interdisciplinary teams to foster a culture of continuous learning, ensuring that clinical competencies meet regulatory standards, organizational goals, and patient care needs.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
Master's Degree: Preferred
Three years' of recent experience in an acute care setting: Preferred
One year experience in clinical education or staff development: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

Current RN license in the state of practice: Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
Other professional certifications: Preferred
Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required

Essential Functions:

Develops, coordinates, and delivers education programs to enhance the clinical competencies of nurses and other clinicians. Creates, revises, and evaluates educational materials, curricula, and instructional methodologies based on organizational objectives and evidence-based practices. Facilitates orientation, onboarding, and training programs for new hires, including nurses and other clinical staff. Conducts workshops, in-service sessions, and continuing education programs to support staff development and regulatory compliance.
Designs and implements processes to assess, validate, and document clinical competencies for nursing and clinical staff. Collaborates with unit leaders and preceptors to ensure competency-based performance appraisals align with organizational and regulatory standards. Monitors and evaluates clinical staff performance and competency attainment through observation, simulation, and outcome-based metrics.
Maintains a thorough understanding of state and federal regulations, including Joint Commission standards, to ensure compliance in all clinical education programs. Serves as a subject matter expert on clinical practices, providing guidance on regulatory updates, clinical policies, and procedures. Leads initiatives to integrate evidence-based practices into clinical workflows and education programs.
Collaborates with clinical managers and leaders to identify knowledge gaps and training needs, aligning educational initiatives with strategic goals. Serves as a mentor and resource for clinical staff, fostering a supportive learning environment. Exercises discretion and independent judgment in tailoring educational interventions to address complex clinical challenges and organizational priorities. Participates in quality improvement initiatives, policy development, and strategic planning to enhance patient care outcomes and staff development.
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 as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Pay Range: The estimated base pay for this position is $120,077 to $180,115. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

About the Company

Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Adventist Health is a faith-based nonprofit health system with more than 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care hospitals, primarily on the West Coast and in Hawaii. It provides a full range of health services—from primary and specialty care to hospital-based treatments and wellness programs—delivered across an integrated network of clinics, hospitals, and care facilities. Revenue comes from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government programs, and earnings are reinvested back into communities to improve health outcomes and expand access to care. The organization differentiates itself through its nonprofit, faith-based model and by reinvesting earnings into community health, along with its broad, integrated network that covers preventive, primary, specialty, and acute care. Its goal is to improve health outcomes for the communities it serves and to expand access to high-quality care.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $210K
Headquarters: Roseville, CA
Founded: Not listed

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