Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County’s coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community. 

Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City’s Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities’ pressing health and social needs.

Position Summary:

The Clinical Educator facilitates the enhancement of nursing cognitive skills and competency for assigned areas. The clinical educator works collaboratively with the management team to maximize patient outcomes and clinical practice. This individual functions as an educator, leader, expert practitioner, mentor and consultant for nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Supports the mission and values of the Medical Center, and acts as a role model relative to the Medical Center’s Service Excellence Initiative.

Major Position Responsibilities:

The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

• Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit-based safety and infection control requirements.
• Provides clinical education to staff.
• Coordinates all new hire orientation and staff development.
• Functions as an expert practitioner, mentor and consultant for nurses and other disciplines.
• Participates on committees and task forces representing clinical area.
• Promotes evidence-based practice in the clinical setting.
• Ensures all staff competencies are complete.
• Attends leadership meetings and completes assignments in a timely manner.
• Promotes patient, physician, and staff satisfaction.
• Promotes and monitors safety, infection control and performance standards in clinical area.

Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of related clinical experience, required.
• Two (2) years teaching or education position, preferred.

Competencies:

• Technical Skills:
  • Proficient computer skills required. Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and willingness to learn other software packages as needed, required.
  • Proficient in operating related equipment and technology as applicable to the department.
  • Excellent organizational skills, required.
• Critical Thinking:
  • Rapid decision-making skills in high-pressure environments.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to dynamic cases.
• Communication:
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to support a collaborative team environment

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), required. (Effective 7/1/2025 for New Hires or Transfers)
• Master's degree in a related field, preferred.

Licenses:

• Current California Registered Nurse license, required.

Certification:

• Current BLS certification; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider, required.
• Current ACLS; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider, required (ED, ICU, Telemetry, PCU, Surgical Services: OR & PACU, & Procedural Areas: Cath Lab & IR).
• NVCI within 90 days of hire or transfer, required (ED only).
• Current PALS, required (ED only).
• NIH SS within 90 days of hire or transfer, required (ED, ICU, PCU, PACU and Telemetry)
• ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate (Acute Care Oncology & PCU only) within 90 days of hire or transfer.
• Certification Specific to Specialty required or obtained within one (1) year of hire or transfer:
• Certification Specific to Specialty required or obtained within one (1) year of hire or transfer:
  • ICU: CCRN (Critical Care RN) or equivalent certification
  • Telemetry & PCU: CCRN or PCCN (Progressive Care Certified Nurse) or equivalent certification
  • Acute Care: Orthopedic Nurses Certification (ONC), Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (CMSRN), or equivalent certification
  • Emergency: CCRN or CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse) or equivalent certification
  • Surgical Services (Surgery, PACU): CNOR (Certified Perioperative Nurse) or equivalent certification
  • Procedural Areas (IR & Cath Lab): CCRN, RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) or CRN (Certified Radiology Nurse) or equivalent certification

Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work.

*Salary/Hourly Wage range based on experience.

TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.