The Clinical Practice Educator is responsible for developing, maintaining, and advancing the clinical competence of nursing staff. This role utilizes nursing theory and evidence-based practice to guide educational initiatives and supports professional development for direct patient care staff.
The Clinical Practice Educator collaborates with Nursing Directors and Managers to identify clinical education needs, develop and implement strategic education plans, and support the Nursing Professional Practice Committee and its subcommittees (clinical practice, research, leadership, professionalism, quality, education, and patient safety).
This position reports to the Chief Nursing Officer or designee and provides education and competency validation for nursing staff caring for both outpatient and inpatient populations across all age groups.
Participates in hospital marketing and outreach activities, including committees, task forces, speaking engagements, tours, and hospital-sponsored health fairs
Supports staff recognition activities that reinforce behaviors aligned with the hospital’s mission and values
Actively participates in departmental, interdepartmental, and hospital-wide performance improvement initiatives
Identifies challenges and implements solutions to improve services and processes
Assists with development-related activities, including fundraising programs
Contributes to departmental projects and process improvements that enhance efficiency and service quality
Proactively identifies work needs and assists coworkers beyond routine responsibilities
Engages in ongoing professional growth activities that enhance value to the organization
Supports staff and interdisciplinary team members in delivering safe, effective, and efficient patient care
Role models sound clinical judgment and participative decision-making
Provides coaching and supervision when clinical practice gaps are identified
Anticipates changing priorities and resource needs, removing barriers to care delivery
Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills
Ensures accurate completion and documentation of unit logs, quality control measures, and performance improvement activities
Promotes a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous quality improvement
Ensures compliance with hospital policies, standards of care, accreditation requirements, and regulatory standards
Precepts and mentors new hires, new graduates, float staff, registry staff, and experienced nurses
Functions as Nursing Supervisor as assigned
Actively participates in the Clinical Practice Council and other patient care, quality, and safety committees
Assesses competency of new nursing employees and coordinates clinical orientation in collaboration with Nursing Directors and Managers
Develops and oversees new hire and annual nursing competency assessment programs
Manages preceptor and nurse residency program activities
Coordinates and documents new hire and annual competency assessments
Conducts clinical education needs assessments and develops education calendars
Teaches a minimum of two CEU-approved courses or in-services per month
Provides at least two unit-based “mini” in-services per unit per month
Conducts clinical practice rounds on all shifts, including at least one weekend per month
Enhances staff knowledge in evidence-based practice, critical thinking, time management, decision-making, technical skills, and customer service
Educates, mentors, and role models to strengthen staff clinical competencies
Promotes consistent standards of nursing practice across all care settings
Supports staff professional growth to enhance patient outcomes and staff value
Participates in staff performance evaluations and identification of education needs
Assists with care planning for complex patients and evaluates ongoing competency development
Serves as a clinical resource by clarifying standards of care and scope of practice
Shadows staff to ensure compliance with clinical policies and procedures
Ensures staff receive required training prior to equipment use
Educates staff on proper equipment use per manufacturer guidelines
General Requirements
Current California RN license
Minimum education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Preferred education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
BLS and ACLS certification required
CCRN preferred
Minimum of three (3) years of acute care nursing experience
Ability to safely navigate patient care and office environments
Ability to read, interpret, and communicate written information
Ability to hear, understand, and respond to auditory communication
Work settings include office environments and patient care areas with appropriate safety precautions
Mission Community Hospital offers a competitive benefits package including medical,
dental, vision, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), employer-paid life insurance,
and additional voluntary benefits for eligible employees.
Employment with Mission Community Hospital is at-will and may be terminated by either
the employee or employer at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance
with applicable law.