Clinical Educator (RN) - Pediatric Care Center

Job Details Clinical Educator (RN) - Pediatric Care Center Full Time | 80 hours/pay Mix of 8-hour & 10-hour shifts Newark, DE We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Educator Registered Nurse to join our Pediatric Care Center. This role provides leadership in advancing clinical practice, supporting caregiver competency, and promoting evidence-based care. Working collaboratively with the unit clinical team and the Nursing Professional Development (NPD) team, the Clinical Educator plays a key role in orientation, role transition, ongoing education, and professional growth. This position aligns practice with the organization’s Nursing Professional Practice Model and ANCC Magnet® standards. Key Responsibilities: Clinical Practice Perform and document accurate clinical assessments upon admission and throughout hospitalization Identify patient care needs and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans Monitor patient responses and adjust care interventions accordingly Administer medications safely and in accordance with established standards Provide age-appropriate care utilizing pediatric growth and development principles Respond effectively to patient emergencies and crisis situations Education & Professional Development Develop, coordinate, and evaluate orientation programs and competency plans for caregivers Support role transition, mentorship, and succession planning within the clinical team Apply adult learning principles to create effective educational experiences Serve as a resource for evidence-based practice, clinical standards, and quality initiatives Plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs to ensure knowledge translates into practice Identify and provide professional development opportunities based on staff and unit needs Individualize education for patients and families, adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs Qualifications/Requirements: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Delaware or a multistate RN license that allows you to work in Delaware Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) ; or willing to sign education agreement to obtain BSN within 3 years of hire date required Minimum of two years of acute care pediatric nursing experience Minimum of two year of emergency department nursing experience Previous experience in clinical education, staff development, or precepting preferred BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required TNCC and ENPC certifications strongly preferred Hourly Pay Range: $41.28 - $66.05 This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Post End Date Jun 12, 2026 EEO Posting Statement ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware. This 1,007-bed, 1.3-million-square-foot modern facility provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals. Christiana Hospital includes Delaware's only Level-I Trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies. In fact, it is the only Level-I Trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Christiana Hospital has also been nationally recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals rankings as #1 in Delaware and #3 in the Philadelphia metro area, plus High Performing in 9 Adult Procedures/Conditions Christiana Care Health System Website