Job Description
Job Description
Interim Critical Care Educator - Central California
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Critical Care Educator to support two hospitals in Central California. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinically skilled nurse educator who is passionate about frontline staff development, fostering clinical excellence, and advancing quality patient care in high-acuity settings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs for ICU nursing staff that promote evidence-based practice and clinical competency.
- Serve as a resource and mentor to nurses, supporting skill development, critical thinking, and adherence to current best practices.
- Collaborate with ICU leadership to identify learning needs, support new hire orientation, and promote continuing education across the critical care teams.
- Lead initiatives focused on clinical quality, patient safety, and performance improvement, incorporating regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Provide real-time coaching, support during high-acuity events, and facilitate debriefs to encourage learning and growth.
- Support competency validation, policy updates, and integration of new technologies or protocols into clinical practice.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Prior experience as a Clinical Nurse Educator or Clinical Specialist in a Critical Care or ICU setting.
- Strong foundation in critical care nursing with a passion for education and staff development.
- Demonstrated ability to build trust with staff, facilitate adult learning, and lead change in a clinical environment.
- Proficient in current ICU practices, patient safety protocols, EMR systems, and interprofessional communication.
- Available to begin within 2-4 weeks and be on-site in Central California throughout the interim assignment.
Why On Deck?
At On Deck Healthcare, our mission is to connect the best healthcare leaders with exceptional health systems through compassion and honesty. We are guided by our commitment to excellence and strive to create impactful placements that support the communities and those who serve within them. Our interim leaders are W2 of On Deck with healthcare reimbursement, receive the full travel package (provided by our team), and participate in our team recognition/charitable donation programs. Our roles start at 13 weeks with potential to extend.