County of San Mateo
Clinical Nurse Educator - Emergency Department (Open & Promotional)
County of San Mateo, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
Job Overview
San Mateo County Health (SMCH) is an integrated delivery system focused on providing quality medical care to underserved communities. SMCH operates a fully accredited 509‑bed acute care hospital and 14 community clinics. SMCH is committed to work‑family balance, compassionate care, and continuous improvement.
Position: Clinical Nurse Educator – Emergency Department SMCH currently has one full‑time vacancy in the Emergency Department for a Clinical Nurse Educator. The educator will split 50% of time to direct patient care and 50% to indirect patient care as a nurse educator.
Responsibilities
Monitor and maintain competency and education records of all Critical Care staff and participate in hospital committees that directly influence nursing quality in the Emergency Department.
Actively contribute to the department organizational plan to ensure that this plan reflects state and national professional and health care trends as well as current standards of nursing practice and regulatory standards.
Accept direct patient care assignments in proportion to other responsibilities including orientation, onboarding of new staff, and staff evaluations.
Exercise clinical knowledge acquired from 2‑5 years of experience in a Critical Care setting.
Display assessment, evaluation, critical thinking and technical skills.
Exhibit strong communication and teaching skills from previous educational experience.
Qualifications
Registered Nurse with a California license.
Two to five years of experience in Critical Care nursing.
Expert knowledge of the electronic medical record and reporting for auditing and educational responsibilities.
Experience in adult education curriculum development, program evaluation, evidence‑based practice implementation, and continuing education program development.
Proficiency in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and CPI (within three months of hire).
Associate Degree in Nursing with two years’ clinical experience (or Baccalaureate Degree with one year of experience) or Master’s Degree in Nursing.
Licensure / Certification
California Registered Nurse license.
BLS certification.
ACLS certification.
PALS certification.
CPI certification within three months of hire.
Education and Experience
Associate Degree in Nursing with two years of clinical experience including one year in a specialty area.
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or health‑related field with one year of clinical experience including six months in a specialty area.
Master’s Degree in Nursing.
Additional Information Applications for this position will only be accepted online.
The deadline to apply is Thursday, October 30, 2025, by 11:59 pm PST. Screening will occur on November 3, 2025, with interviews scheduled for December 10, 2025.
Anyone may apply. SMCH is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All applicants, including California Veterans, are encouraged to apply.
County Equal Opportunity Statement The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
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Position: Clinical Nurse Educator – Emergency Department SMCH currently has one full‑time vacancy in the Emergency Department for a Clinical Nurse Educator. The educator will split 50% of time to direct patient care and 50% to indirect patient care as a nurse educator.
Responsibilities
Monitor and maintain competency and education records of all Critical Care staff and participate in hospital committees that directly influence nursing quality in the Emergency Department.
Actively contribute to the department organizational plan to ensure that this plan reflects state and national professional and health care trends as well as current standards of nursing practice and regulatory standards.
Accept direct patient care assignments in proportion to other responsibilities including orientation, onboarding of new staff, and staff evaluations.
Exercise clinical knowledge acquired from 2‑5 years of experience in a Critical Care setting.
Display assessment, evaluation, critical thinking and technical skills.
Exhibit strong communication and teaching skills from previous educational experience.
Qualifications
Registered Nurse with a California license.
Two to five years of experience in Critical Care nursing.
Expert knowledge of the electronic medical record and reporting for auditing and educational responsibilities.
Experience in adult education curriculum development, program evaluation, evidence‑based practice implementation, and continuing education program development.
Proficiency in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and CPI (within three months of hire).
Associate Degree in Nursing with two years’ clinical experience (or Baccalaureate Degree with one year of experience) or Master’s Degree in Nursing.
Licensure / Certification
California Registered Nurse license.
BLS certification.
ACLS certification.
PALS certification.
CPI certification within three months of hire.
Education and Experience
Associate Degree in Nursing with two years of clinical experience including one year in a specialty area.
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or health‑related field with one year of clinical experience including six months in a specialty area.
Master’s Degree in Nursing.
Additional Information Applications for this position will only be accepted online.
The deadline to apply is Thursday, October 30, 2025, by 11:59 pm PST. Screening will occur on November 3, 2025, with interviews scheduled for December 10, 2025.
Anyone may apply. SMCH is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All applicants, including California Veterans, are encouraged to apply.
County Equal Opportunity Statement The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
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