Job Description

Facility: Valleywise Health Medical Center

Department: Center for Clinical Excellence

Schedule: Regular FT 40 Hours Per Week

Shifts: Varied

Are you passionate about shaping the future of healthcare through education and professional development? As a Clinical Practice Educator (CPE), you will play a pivotal role in enhancing clinical excellence and improving patient outcomes across the organization.

In this dynamic position, you will:

  • Lead onboarding and orientation programs that empower new staff with confidence and competence from day one.

  • Assess clinical competencies and identify continuing education needs to ensure high standards of practice.

  • Design and deliver innovative educational initiatives that foster professional growth and lifelong learning.

  • Collaborate across disciplines to champion research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement projects.

  • Promote a positive, engaging learning environment that inspires clinical excellence and supports career development.

  • Work both independently and collaboratively with leadership teams, using sound judgment and seeking input when needed.

Annual Salary Range: $79,913.60 - $117,873.60
 
Qualifications
Education:
  • Requires a bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing.
  • Prefer master’s degree in nursing.
Experience:
  • Requires a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible RN clinical practice or clinical instructor/educator experience that demonstrates a strong understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certification/Licensure:
  • Must possess a current, valid AZ RN license, temporary AZ RN license, or valid compact RN licensure for current state of practice.
  • Must be in good standing with the issuing Board of Nursing.
  • Requires BLS issued by the American Heart Association.
  • BLS Instructor required within six months of hire.
  • Requires ACLS provider certification within six months of hire.
  • ACLS Instructor certification within 12 months of hire.
  • Requires PALS provider certification within 12 months of hire.
  • Prefer ATCN or TNCC certification.
  • Prefer professional nursing certification such as Nurse Professional Development or clinical area specific (CEN).
  • Additional life support instructors or other certifications may be required based on areas of responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Demonstrates the ability to lead others, work autonomously and in group settings, and be highly motivated with a strong incentive to succeed.
  • Demonstrates flexibility and ability to adjust the schedule to meet organizational needs and manage time and stress effectively.
  • Demonstrates effective problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
  • Able to remain calm and customer-focused during stressful situations.
  • Requires computer literacy, including the ability to use Microsoft Office, Electronic Health Records, and knowledge of learning management systems.
  • Requires ability to lead groups to achieve improvement outcomes and ability to handle multiple complex projects.
  • Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Role model for professional behavior and critical thinking.
  • Requires ability to work with culturally diverse people.
  • Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
  • Bilingual skills are preferred.

Valleywise Health is committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive benefits designed to help our employees and their families stay physically and financially fit. Known for the diversity of not only the community of patients we serve but also our workforce and the benefits we offer, such as:

  • 10 paid observed holidays
  • Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and 12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance)
  • Paid vacation, sick, and personal time
  • Affordable medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits and a wellness program
  • Flexible Spending accounts and health savings accounts
  • Deferred Compensation-457(b) Roth and Supplemental Retirement - 401(A)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the U.S. Department of Education after qualifying).
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Application Instructions

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