Clinical Nurse Educator

Nursing Excellence

Full Time

78431BR

Job Summary

Applies extensive knowledge of clinical education and training practices to develop and deliver education and training content for all levels of clinicians, primarily nurses, at the medical center. Mentors nurse educators and functions as a leader and information resource. Holds in-depth specialty knowledge within a nursing discipline. Leads or oversees the implementation of new programs.

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Department Description

The Center for Nursing Excellence and Innovation is a Nursing support department with four main functions:  Nursing Professional Development, Nursing Practice and Research, Nursing Quality and Analytics, and Nursing Continuous Improvement and Affiliate Relations.  The Nursing Professional Development team includes Nursing Professional Development Specialists and Generalists who oversee the training and education needs for the Department of Nursing.  The Nursing Practice and Research team includes Clinical Nurse Specialists, Advanced Practice Specialists and Clinical Nurse Researchers who oversee practice standards that optimize quality and safety outcomes and oversee the process for clinical inquiry for the Department of Nursing, evidence-based practice, research, and innovation. The Nursing Quality and Analytics arm supports the development and dissemination of nursing quality outcomes, quality improvement initiatives, identification of process metrics, as well as the support of clinical inquiry analytics. The Nursing Continuous Improvement and Affiliate Relations team oversee continuous improvement processes and relationship building with affiliate organizations.

The mission of the Center for Nursing Excellence is to prepare, support, and sustain skill acquisition, life-long learning, and clinical inquiry that promotes excellence in patient and family care with the vision of creating, optimizing, and innovating to provide the best clinical practice, education and training, and research at the point of care.

Required Qualifications

•  Five (5) years of recent RN experience in a pediatric critical care in-patient setting providing direct patient care
• Progressive knowledge of developing and delivering clinical nursing education and training material for orientation, class training and skills / competency learning and leadership development.
• Advanced knowledge of developing and delivering clinical nursing education and training material for orientation, class training and skills / competency learning and leadership development.
• Advanced interpersonal skills to participate in the development and delivery of new education and training programs and to develop positive working relationships with nursing staff and leadership.
• Advanced organizational and project management skill to lead a team, prioritize tasks, and see projects through from inception to completion on schedule.
• Advanced skills in written and verbal communications to convey the most complex clinical, technical, and education and training information in a clear and concise manner, and to produce high-quality reports, documentation, and presentations.
• Advanced knowledge of a broad spectrum of professional nursing practices and issues and in-depth knowledge in a clinical nursing specialty area.
• Advanced knowledge of methodology for conducting evidence-based research, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, and to quickly assess highly-complex and urgent problems to develop an expedient path of resolution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree preferred
• Current American Heart Association NRP Certification
• National certifications: NPD-BC, CCRN or RNC-NIC

License/Certification

• Registered Nurse in the State of California
• Current American Heart Association BLS certificate
• Current American Heart Association ACLS certificate

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

006489 CLIN NURSE EDUC 4

Job Category

Nursing - Pediatric Critical Care

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Location

Embarcadero Street (SF), San Francisco, CA

Additional Shift Details

Monday-Friday