Clinical Educator (RN) - Pediatric Care Center

Clinical Educator (RN) - Pediatric Care CenterFull Time | 80 hours/payMix of 8-hour & 10-hour shiftsNewark, DEWe 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 PracticePerform and document accurate clinical assessments upon admission and throughout hospitalizationIdentify patient care needs and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plansMonitor patient responses and adjust care interventions accordinglyAdminister medications safely and in accordance with established standardsProvide age-appropriate care utilizing pediatric growth and development principlesRespond effectively to patient emergencies and crisis situationsEducation & Professional DevelopmentDevelop, coordinate, and evaluate orientation programs and competency plans for caregiversSupport role transition, mentorship, and succession planning within the clinical teamApply adult learning principles to create effective educational experiencesServe as a resource for evidence-based practice, clinical standards, and quality initiativesPlan, implement, and evaluate educational programs to ensure knowledge translates into practiceIdentify and provide professional development opportunities based on staff and unit needsIndividualize education for patients and families, adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learning needsQualifications/Requirements:Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Delaware or a multistate RN license that allows you to work in DelawareGraduate of an accredited school of nursing requiredBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) ; or willing to sign education agreement to obtain BSN within 3 years of hire date requiredMinimum of two years of acute care pediatric nursing experienceMinimum of two year of emergency department nursing experiencePrevious experience in clinical education, staff development, or precepting preferredBLS, ACLS and PALS certifications requiredTNCC and ENPC certifications strongly preferredHourly Pay Range: $41.28 - $66.05This 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.