RN, Educator/Magnet Program Coordinator

Title:RN, Clinical Educator

Location:Laguna Hills, CA

Department: Inservice Education

Status:Full-time

Shift:Days

Pay Range*: $54.49/hr- $85.70/hr

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. MemorialCare stands for excellence in healthcare. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.

Position Summary

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Saddleback Medical Center's strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities.

Through demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge, skills, and competence, the RN Educator facilitates learning experiences for interdisciplinary personnel through direct and indirect methods. The RN Educator coordinates, implements, and evaluates educational programs. The RN Educator acts as an education advisor and consultant to the staff, managers, and other educators to identify gaps in practice and learning needs of staff. The RN Educator functions as a clinical and a professional role model for staff; demonstrating accountability, performance, and responsibility in clinical practice. The RN Educator supports the integration and translation of research into practice as well as participates in performance improvement, evidence-based practice, and research activities. The RN Educator provides clinical leadership and serves as a resource person to facilitate problem-solving and decision-making skills of staff. The RN Educator serves as a consultant for various committees and projects as it relates to improved patient outcomes through workforce competency development. The RN Educator functions as a change agent to improve patient care and supports interdisciplinary collaboration. The RN Educator integrates the Code of Ethics into all areas of practice and advocates for patients and staff at all levels. The RN Educator with assigned leadership of our ANCC Magnet designation maintains a focus and alignment on the ANCC Magnet guidelines.

The RN Educator is responsible for promoting nursing excellence through the development, implementation, and maintenance of best practices, evidence-based care and the successful achievement and maintenance of the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Designation in collaboration with the Professional Development Director and the Chief Nursing Officer. The RN Educator facilitates a supportive environment, culture, and support programs to uphold Magnet infrastructure (shared governance, quality improvement, peer review, evidence-based practice, collegial teamwork, nursing research, etc.). Under the direction of the Professional Education Director, is responsible for the coordination, communication, and evaluation of nursing quality as it relates to ANCC requirements.

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more...Check out ourMemorialCare Benefitsfor more information about our Benefits and Rewards.