Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Educator

Company: Adventist Health
Location: Fort Bragg
Posted on: February 11, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Adventist Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Clinic Educator for a nursing job in Fort Bragg, California. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Educator - Discipline: RN - Start Date: ASAP - Duration: Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff /n Located where miles of breathtaking ocean views meet dense coastal forests, Adventist Health Mendocino County has a rich history serving community members on the coast since 1971. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital and offer a range of services in Fort Bragg. The Mendocino Coast offers a small-town atmosphere and is known for its natural beauty, from the smallest to the tallest redwoods in the world, to glass bottom beaches and the only oceanfront botanical gardens in the United States. With whale watching, fishing, hiking trails and many more outdoor adventures readily available, this coastal region is a place to immerse yourself in its landscape and history. /n Job Summary: /n Ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based patient care by developing, implementing, and evaluating clinical education programs. This role requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment to design and lead initiatives that promote the professional growth and competency of nurses and other clinicians. Actively supports management policies and hospital operations in an acute care setting. Works collaboratively with leadership, staff, and interdisciplinary teams to foster a culture of continuous learning, ensuring that clinical competencies meet regulatory standards, organizational goals, and patient care needs. /n Job Requirements: /n/n Education and Work Experience: /n /n - Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required /n - Master's Degree: Preferred /n - Three years' of recent experience in an acute care setting: Preferred /n - One year experience in clinical education or staff development: Preferred /n /n/n/n Licenses/Certifications: /n /n - Current RN license in the state of practice: Required /n - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (CPR or BLS) certification: Required /n - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS or ALS) certification: Preferred /n - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS OR HS-PALS OR RQIPALS) certification: Preferred /n - Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification: Preferred /n - Other professional certifications: Preferred /n - Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice: Required /n /n/n/n Facility Specific License/Certifications: /n /n - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required /n /n/n/n Essential Functions: /n /n - Develops, coordinates, and delivers education programs to enhance the clinical competencies of nurses and other clinicians. Creates, revises, and evaluates educational materials, curricula, and instructional methodologies based on organizational objectives and evidence-based practices. Facilitates orientation, onboarding, and training programs for new hires, including nurses and other clinical staff. Conducts workshops, in-service sessions, and continuing education programs to support staff development and regulatory compliance. /n - Designs and implements processes to assess, validate, and document clinical competencies for nursing and clinical staff. Collaborates with unit leaders and preceptors to ensure competency-based performance appraisals align with organizational and regulatory standards. Monitors and evaluates clinical staff performance and competency attainment through observation, simulation, and outcome-based metrics. /n - Maintains a thorough understanding of state and federal regulations, including Joint Commission standards, to ensure compliance in all clinical education programs. Serves as a subject matter expert on clinical practices, providing guidance on regulatory updates, clinical policies, and procedures. Leads initiatives to integrate evidence-based practices into clinical workflows and education programs. /n - Collaborates with clinical managers and leaders to identify knowledge gaps and training needs, aligning educational initiatives with strategic goals. Serves as a mentor and resource for clinical staff, fostering a supportive learning environment. Exercises discretion and independent judgment in tailoring educational interventions to address complex clinical challenges and organizational priorities. Participates in quality improvement initiatives, policy development, and strategic planning to enhance patient care outcomes and staff development. /n - Performs other job-related duties as assigned. /n /n/n/n Organizational Requirements: /n Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. /n/n/n Adventist Health Job ID 53485. Posted job title: rn, clinical practice & education - clinical educator About Adventist Health Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians, allied health professionals and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope. We are committed to staying true to our heritage by providing patient-centered, quality care. Together, we are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual and social healing to support community well-being. Benefits - Continuing Education - Bereavement - Medical benefits - Dental benefits - Vision benefits - Health Care FSA - 403b retirement plan - Employee assistance programs - Life insurance - Holiday Pay - 401k retirement plan - Sick pay - Health savings account

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