RN Nurse Educator - Intensive Care

RN Nurse Educator – Intensive Care role at Providence

Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo has received Magnet designation in 2012, 2017, 2021 and is working toward a fourth designation in 2025. The hospital is recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 18 types of care by U.S. News & World Report and has received awards for cardiac surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and excellence in women’s services by Health grades and Newsweek.

The Nurse Educator is a professional nurse with advanced clinical, leadership, and staff‑development knowledge and skills. The role supports the professional and clinical development of bedside nurses and fosters empowerment through evidence‑based nursing care. Responsibilities include assessment of learning needs; development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs; facilitation of all levels of competency validation; collaboration with leadership to ensure regulatory compliance;

participation in strategic planning; leading projects related to staff development; consulting on committees; and contributing to quality improvement through policy and procedure development.

• Facilitate the educational process through assessment of learning needs and development of educational programs and activities in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Facilitate competency validation from orientation through advanced levels.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure regulatory compliance regarding clinical practice.
• Participate in strategic planning to achieve outcomes and lead staff‑development projects.
• Act as a consultant to committees and teams, recommending improvements in patient care.
• Support integration of research into practice and serve as a resource and mentor to staff.

• 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 nursing education or a related area.

• 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.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, vacation and holiday pay, voluntary benefits, well‑being resources, and more. Additional compensation may be available such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence’s mission is to “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” The organization values inclusivity, diversity, and has a strong commitment to equal opportunity and fair hiring practices. With a network of 120,000 caregivers, Providence serves communities across 50 hospitals and over 1,000 clinics in Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington.

Providence is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Requisition : 404452

Job Category: Clinical Education

Job Function: Clinical Support

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Day

Career Track: Nursing

Department: 7500 MH EDUC ADMIN

Address: CA Mission Viejo 27700 Medical Ctr Rd

Work Location: Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

Workplace Type: On‑site

Pay Range: $56.44 – $87.63 per hour