Nurse Residency & Competency Clinical Educator

Time Type

Full time

Hours per Pay Period

80

Shift

Day Shift 8-80

Minimum

$46.82 USD

Maximum

$66.68 USD(This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job)

Department

Clinical Support Services

Current Bay Area Hospital Employee: If you are a current Bay Area Hospital employee, please apply through the Workday internal career site.

The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.

Job Description

Nurse Residency & Competency Clinical Educator

Develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates clinical education and professional development programs across Bay Area Hospital. Provides centralized leadership for HealthStream, nurse residency, clinical competency, and CPR/BLS education and certification programs. Collaborates with nursing leadership, department managers, Human Resources, Quality, Infection Prevention, and interdisciplinary partners to support evidence-based practice, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous learning.

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Support the organization’s mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.

POSITION SUMMARY

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as the primary administrator and resource for HealthStream; creates, maintains, and assigns education, learning plans, curricula, and competency-related activities.
• Coordinates annual mandatory education with organizational leadership and works with Human Resources and department leaders to assign required education to new employees.
• Monitors education completion, maintains accurate learning records, and provides compliance reports and dashboards; communicates outstanding requirements to employees and managers.
• Reviews learning content for accuracy and relevance and troubleshoots HealthStream issues; provides system training and support to employees and leaders.
• Coordinates the nurse residency program, including curriculum, schedules, educational sessions, clinical experiences, and completion requirements to support newly licensed nurses transitioning to practice.
• Mentors nurse residents and collaborates with managers, preceptors, clinical educators, and interdisciplinary partners to monitor progress and address learning and clinical support needs.
• Maintains residency participation, competency, and evaluation records; evaluates program effectiveness using participant feedback, performance outcomes, retention data, and other appropriate measures.
• Develops and maintains the organization’s nursing and clinical competency program in collaboration with department leaders and subject matter experts.
• Creates competency checklists, assessments, and educational resources; coordinates annual and ongoing validation through observation, skills demonstrations, simulation, testing, and other appropriate methods.
• Assigns, tracks, and documents competencies; reports completion and works with leaders and preceptors to address gaps through education, remediation, and follow-up.
• Reviews competency requirements to ensure alignment with evidence-based practice, organizational policies, regulatory standards, and patient safety priorities.
• Coordinates CPR/BLS education and certification requirements, classes, instructors, schedules, equipment, and materials; works with approved training organizations as needed.
• Provides CPR/BLS instruction and skills validation when appropriately credentialed; supports resuscitation education and emergency preparedness throughout the organization.
• Maintains CPR/BLS certification records, monitors expiration dates, and communicates renewal requirements to support timely certification compliance.
• Assesses organizational learning needs using staff feedback, quality data, competency results, regulatory requirements, patient outcomes, and leadership priorities.
• Develops and delivers classroom, online, simulation, skills laboratory, and bedside education as appropriate; supports onboarding and ongoing professional development.
• Collaborates with Quality, Risk Management, Infection Prevention, and clinical leaders to address patient safety and practice concerns through education and performance improvement.
• Supports regulatory and accreditation readiness by maintaining education and competency documentation and evaluating program outcomes, compliance, and educational effectiveness.
• Establishes program goals, timelines, and performance measures; maintains related policies and workflows, prepares leadership reports, and participates in committees and interdisciplinary workgroups.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of clinical education, adult learning, evidence-based practice, and staff development.
• Ability to develop educational programs, validate competencies, mentor staff, and evaluate learning outcomes.
• Proficiency with electronic learning systems and Microsoft Office or comparable software.
• Strong organizational, communication, presentation, and project management skills.
• Ability to analyze education and competency data, prepare reports, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical departments while managing multiple projects and deadlines.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES

• Current Registered Nurse license in Oregon required.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Education, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required.
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Education, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS Instructor certification highly preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Clinical nursing experience required.
• Experience with staff education, professional development, preceptorship, competency validation, or clinical training required.
• Experience administering HealthStream or another learning management system preferred.
• Experience developing or coordinating nurse residency and hospital-wide competency programs preferred.
• Experience with simulation-based education, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, or accreditation preferred.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Union Affiliation: None

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.

Physical/Mental/Environmental Requirements

• Works in office, classroom, skills laboratory, and clinical settings throughout the hospital.
• Uses computers and electronic learning systems for program administration, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Stands, walks, and moves between departments while facilitating education and competency activities.
• Demonstrates clinical skills and handles training equipment and materials appropriate to assigned educational activities.
• Maintains attention to detail, sound judgment, and concentration while managing multiple programs and deadlines.
• Communicates effectively with individuals and groups during instruction, mentoring, presentations, and interdisciplinary collaboration.