Clinical Educator; RN - Pediatric Care Center

Clinical Educator (RN) - Pediatric Care Center

Full Time | 80 hours/pay | Mix of 8‑hour & 10‑hour shifts | Newark, DE

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Educator Registered Nurse to join our Pediatric Care Center. This role provides leadership in advancing clinical practice, supporting caregiver competency, and promoting evidence‑based care. Working collaboratively with the unit clinical team and the Nursing Professional Development (NPD) team, the Clinical Educator plays a key role in orientation, role transition, ongoing education, and professional growth.

This position aligns practice with the organization’s Nursing Professional Practice Model and ANCC Magnet® standards.

• Perform and document accurate clinical assessments upon admission and throughout hospitalization.
• Identify patient care needs and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
• Monitor patient responses and adjust care interventions accordingly.
• Administer medications safely and in accordance with established standards.
• Provide age‑appropriate care utilizing pediatric growth and development principles.
• Respond effectively to patient emergencies and crisis situations.

• Develop, coordinate, and evaluate orientation programs and competency plans for caregivers.
• Support role transition, mentorship, and succession planning within the clinical team.
• Apply adult learning principles to create effective educational experiences.
• Serve as a resource for evidence‑based practice, clinical standards, and quality initiatives.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs to ensure knowledge translates into practice.
• Identify and provide professional development opportunities based on staff and unit needs.
• Individualize education for patients and families, adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Delaware or a multistate RN license that allows you to work in Delaware.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); or willing to sign an education agreement to obtain a BSN within 3 years of hire date (required).
• Minimum of two years of acute care pediatric nursing experience.
• Minimum of two years of emergency department nursing experience.
• Previous experience in clinical education, staff development, or precepting preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• TNCC and ENPC certifications strongly preferred.

$41.28 - $66.05

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.