Job Description

Facility: Valleywise Health Medical Center

Department: Center for Clinical Excellence

Schedule: Regular PT 20 Hours Per Week

Shifts: Days

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.

Application Instructions

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