Sutter Health·Vallejo, California
This role coordinates and executes educational activities to enhance the competency and development of nursing staff through orientation, validation, in-service, and continuing education programs. The educator assesses needs, designs learning materials using adult learning principles, and delivers education to maintain and enhance staff knowledge and skills.
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Coordinates and performs educational activities that promote the competency and development of Sutter Health's nursing staff, including orientation, competency validation, in-service, and continuing education.
Assesses, plans, develops, implements, and evaluates nursing educational programs in response to health care demands, trends, identified learning needs, department goals, quality improvement measures, risk management, regulatory changes, and compliancy criteria.
Designs educational offerings (courses, simulations, programs) using processes and methodologies that incorporate the principles of adult education and learning styles.
Directs the delivery of education for nursing orientation, conducts competency assessments, facilitates ongoing development, and establishes courses and programs based on annual needs assessments and educational compliancy requirements.
Delivers education activities that validate, develop, maintain and enhance the knowledge and skills of nursing staff.
Maintains educational and competency records in compliance with hospital, Department of Healthcare Services (DHS), Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD), The Joint Commission (TJC), and the Institute for Medical Quality (IMQ) standards.
• Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Department: Oncology, ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate Course (ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Provider Card)
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Shift Hours: 8
Weekly Hours: 8
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $90.93 to $127.29 / hour
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Market context
Clinical Nurse Educator roles in California are often tied to hospitals and health systems that need experienced nurses to support staff development, onboarding, and clinical practice standards. Competition can be strong because employers typically look for a California RN license, BLS certification, and substantial recent experience, with Oncology background or certification often preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then confirm your specialty experience and certifications before applying.