Nurse Educator - Critical Care - Days

OverviewNurse Educator - Critical Care Departments at Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center in Mission Viejo, CA. This position is full-time and will work 8-hour day shifts.Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo has Magnet designation in 2012, 2017, 2021 and is in the process of earning our fourth designation in 2025. This designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care. Magnet-designated hospitals are rare nationally. Providence Mission Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top regional hospital in 18 types of care, including orthopedic and gastroenterological care, and has received awards for cardiac surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and excellence in women’s services from Healthgrades and Newsweek. The Nurse Educator is a professional nurse with advanced clinical, leadership, and staff development knowledge and skills. This role supports the professional and clinical development of bedside nurses, empowering staff through knowledge to deliver evidence-based nursing care. Responsibilities include assessing learning needs and developing, planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in collaboration with multidisciplinary care teams. The Nurse Educator facilitates competency validation from orientation through advanced practice, collaborates with leadership to ensure regulatory compliance through education and competency validation, participates in strategic planning, leads projects related to staff development, and acts as a consultant to committees by recommending improvements to policies, procedures, and programs. The role supports integration of research into practice and serves as a resource and mentor to staff. Providence caregivers are valued members of a culture focused on patient-centered, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here as we empower our team. Responsibilities Assess learning needs and develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Facilitate competency validation across all levels of staff development, from orientation to advanced practice. Collaborate with leadership to ensure regulatory compliance through education and competency validation. Participate in strategic planning to achieve outcomes and lead staff development projects. Act as a consultant to committees and teams; contribute to improvement of patient care through policy, procedure, and program development or revision. Support integration of research into clinical practice; serve as a resource and mentor to staff. Required qualifications Master's degree in Nursing; or degree in progress to be completed within 2 years. California Registered Nurse License upon hire. National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire. 3 years' clinical experience in area(s) of specialization. Preferred qualifications Certification in clinical specialty, Nursing Professional Development, or Nursing Education upon hire. 1 year of staff development experience. Experience with simulation in healthcare. Experience with interactive, case-based online teaching/learning methods. Experience with both knowledge- and skills-based competency validation. Experience with outcomes measurement to evaluate effectiveness of education. Why Join Providence? Our best-in-class benefits are designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We focus on enabling you to deliver our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. About Providence Providence’s strength lies in our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” We support a diverse and inclusive workplace, with more than 120,000 caregivers across 50 hospitals and over 1,000 clinics in multiple states. Providence provides a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) with employer matching, medical/dental/vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and other voluntary benefits. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits. Equal Opportunity Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran status, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity, or other protected characteristics. We value diversity and strive to provide equal opportunities for advancement. Pay Range: $56.44 - $87.63. The base pay range reflects the expected compensation for this role; additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, or bonuses. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-08