Clinical Nurse Educator

Job Description

Peace Health | Vancouver, Washington

Are you passionate about developing nurses, advancing clinical excellence, and shaping the future of patient care? At Peace Health, we’re seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator who brings both clinical expertise and a passion for teaching to support caregivers and improve outcomes across our communities.

As a Clinical Nurse Educator
, you will play a key role in strengthening the knowledge, confidence, and skills of our nursing teams. You’ll collaborate across departments and disciplines to create meaningful learning experiences that support safe, evidence‑based, patient‑centered care while modeling the compassionate, mission‑driven values that define Peace Health.

This is an opportunity to lead, mentor, and make a lasting impact on both caregivers and patients.

• Annual Salary Range: $116,438 – $174,636

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions
• Generous paid time off
• Employer‑paid life and disability insurance, with optional buy‑up coverage
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness benefits and expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Support for your physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual wellbeing

• Design, coordinate, and deliver clinical education programs for nursing and interprofessional teams
• Lead department‑specific orientation for new caregivers
• Assess learning needs and implement evidence‑based education strategies
• Evaluate competencies and develop targeted plans to support caregiver growth
• Partner with leaders to develop standardized guidelines, protocols, and training programs
• Serve as a clinical resource and role model for nursing practice and equipment use
• Analyze quality indicators and caregiver engagement to measure education effectiveness
• Ensure accurate documentation of training and competencies in learning systems

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) in Washington or MSL
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience
• Minimum 3 years of education, precepting, or similar experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire
• Strong communication, facilitation, and learner engagement skills
• Experience designing and implementing education using adult learning principles

Peace Health is a mission‑driven, not‑for‑profit healthcare system dedicated to providing compassionate, high‑quality care. Our commitment includes:

• Inclusivity and respect for diversity
• Cultural humility in care delivery
• Supporting caregivers in a collaborative and empowering environment

At Peace Health, your work contributes to caring for the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.

Located along the Columbia River, Vancouver offers a balance of natural beauty and community connection. Highlights include:

• Close proximity to Portland’s cultural, dining, and entertainment scene
• Access to outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water recreation
• Family‑friendly neighborhoods and welcoming community atmosphere
• Scenic Pacific Northwest landscapes and a mild climate

Peace Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO, affirmative action employer, veterans, disabled).