Nurse Educator - Emergency Department
Location: Torrance, California
Job Description
Nurse Educator - Emergency Department at our Hospital in Torrance, CA. This is a full-time, variable position that will work 8-hour shifts.
Get ready to dive into an exhilarating opportunity as a Nurse Educator! You’ll be at the forefront of facilitating learning, driving change, mentoring future leaders, championing evidence-based practice, and fostering excellent communication and collaboration across all nursing levels and caregivers to uphold our mission. By joining our Clinical Education and Professional Development team, you’re stepping into a dynamic culture recognized for nursing excellence – we’re proud holders of two Magnet® designations and are eagerly pursuing our third! This role is tailor-made for individuals with a robust background in the Emergency Department (ED) and a seasoned skill set in nursing professional development, poised to elevate the quality and impact of our initiatives. Thanks to our PTAP® accreditation, you’ll leverage a standardized education program to deliver top-notch Transition into Practice training for new graduates entering the ED, Angio Recovery, or Cath Lab. With the strong support of local, divisional, and system education peers, our collaborative spirit is potent, and our resources are designed to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. You’ll also be pivotal in advancing the clinical skills of our ED caregivers, empowering them to expertly handle critical scenarios including emergencies, strokes, heart attacks, obstetric and pediatric emergencies, as well as trauma and accidents. This training is key to the enhancement and support of our Comprehensive Stroke Center, Stemi Receiving Center, Metabolic and Bariatric Accredited Program, Joint Commission Certified Palliative Care Program, and our Level III NICU. We are excited for you to join our incredible team of educators, nurses, and partners in care, and to contribute to a legacy of life-saving expertise and compassionate healthcare!
Serves as a consultant, educator, researcher, and clinical expert for the medical center and service area. Demonstrates expertise in the care of age specific patient population (e.g., infants, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, pediatrics) according to clinical specialty, and participates in related continuing education.
Our caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at our Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Advanced study in area of clinical specialization
- Course work in adult education principles
- Coursework/Training in Performance Improvement and research methodology
- Upon hire: California Registered Nurse License
- Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
- 3 years Acute hospital experience in clinical specialty area
- 1 year experience in adult education, patient/family education
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Nursing or will accept current enrollment in Master's Degree program
- Within 2 years of hire: Nursing specialty certification