Med Surg Telemetry Educator RN

Job Summary and Responsibilities
As an RN Educator, you will design, organize, implement, and evaluate evidence-based educational programs, orientations, and continuing education.

Every day you will facilitate the professional growth, skill development, and competency of staff, ensuring these programs primarily support the organization's mission, vision, values, and strategic goals. Your work will directly contribute to ensuring quality, safety, and service in patient and family-centered care.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong instructional design capabilities, expert clinical knowledge, and the ability to effectively engage and develop healthcare professionals, ultimately enhancing the standards of patient care.

• Assessment and Evaluation:
  
  
  Assesses educational needs through various formal and informal methods, in close consultation with the Medical Surgical/Telemetry Management teams and staff, ensuring alignment with departmental priorities and challenges. Conducts evaluations of all projects and initiatives for desired outcomes, sharing findings and proposing revisions to the Medical Surgical/Telemetry facility leadership teams. Revises future work goals, methods and processes to support evidence-based practice and quality care in collaboration with market leadership. Ensures educational activities are congruent with nursing strategies, goals, values and vision and are tailored to meet the specific needs and operational mandates of the Medical Surgical/Telemetry departments and facility and market leaders.
  
  
  Annually conducts educational needs assessment using a variety of methods, presenting findings and proposed educational plans to the Medical Surgical/Telemetry leadership team for feedback and approval.
  
  
  Evaluates educational projects based on system needs and agreed upon outcome criteria. Regularly communicates progress and outcomes to the Medical Surgical/Telemetry leadership team and reports broader outcomes to the Market Chief Nurses.
• Medical Surgical/Telemetry Department Safety & Quality Improvement:
  
  
  Collaborate with the market leaders of Medical Surgical/Telemetry to ensure 100% implementation of all MST safety initiatives, and other identified patient safety projects.
  
  
  Report timely status on ED safety initiatives to the Chief nurses, Directors of Medical Surgical/Telemetry Services, Patient Safety, and Clinical Risk Management leadership.
  
  
  Review data and processes to evaluate compliance with MST safety initiatives, regulatory requirements, and hospital policies.
  
  
  Support the market in the roll-out of MST safety projects and goals, reporting results and providing necessary training.
  
  
  Develop, implement, and facilitate learning opportunities and drills for the MST, including topics such as Mock Codes, disaster preparedness, and critical incident simulations.
• Clinical Education & Staff Development:
  
  
  Conduct ongoing needs assessments to identify educational gaps and priorities based on MST organizational and departmental goals, patient outcomes, and new evidence-based practices.
  
  
  Develop, organize, and deliver a comprehensive MST education program with measurable objectives and competencies, utilizing a variety of teaching methods and adult learning principles (e.g., lectures, simulations, hands-on labs, online modules).
  
  
  Serve as an instructor and facilitator for new hire orientation, ongoing in-services, specialty training (e.g., trauma, cardiac, stroke, sepsis), and continuing education for all MST staff.
  
  
  Perform skill validation activities for high-risk procedures and competencies (e.g., airway management, medication administration, resuscitation, triage).
  
  
  Coordinate and assess the transfer of learning to the workplace, ensuring that education translates into improved clinical practice and patient outcomes.
  
  
  Role model expert clinical nursing practice, demonstrating patient advocacy, ethical conduct, and a commitment to continuous learning.
  
  
  Maintain clinical knowledge of up to date evidence-based practices and serve as a resource for complex patient scenarios.
  
  
  Collaborate with staff, the MST leadership, Chief Nursing Officers, and the Director of Education in assessing, establishing priorities, and identifying realistic outcomes for the professional development of MST staff, ensuring a patient centered focus.
  
  
  Support hospital-wide educator initiatives by providing expertise and assistance to other departments (e.g., Critical Care, Emergency Services).
• Program Design & Evaluation:
  
  
  Define expected outcomes and quality indicators for all educational programs and interventions.
  
  
  Select appropriate instructional media and materials to enhance learning.
  
  
  Develop and/or formulate evaluation methods and tools to assess the effectiveness of educational programs, including knowledge, skill, and behavioral changes.
  
  
  Gather and analyze program data and make appropriate revisions to educational content and delivery.
  
  
  Participate in the development and implementation of performance improvement (PI) projects specific to MST, including data collection, analysis, and presentation of findings.
  
  
  Assist MST Leadership in analyzing existing systems, processes, and products to identify issues affecting efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
  
  
  Integrate current research findings and evidence-based practice into MST clinical practice and educational programs.
  
  
  Participate in evaluating and implementing new products and equipment specific to MST, including coordinating vendor in-services and evaluating their effectiveness.
• Professionalism & Collaboration:
  
  
  Demonstrate a strong understanding of organizational culture, mission, and goals.
  
  
  Actively influence and support organizational change within Medical Surgical/Telemetry departments.
  
  
  Provide education consultation and serve as an education resource for MST staff, leadership, and other hospital departments.
  
  
  Maintain active membership in relevant committees (e.g., MST specific committees, system education councils, etc.)
  
  
  Participate in interdisciplinary conferences and rounds, fostering collaboration and communication.
  
  
  Consult with the healthcare team and be available to colleagues for clinical and educational consultations.
  
  
  Collaborate with Medical Surgical/Telemetry Managers and Directors, CNO’s and the Region Director of Education in assessing learning needs and planning educational programs.
  
  
  Align educational content/programs with the organizational strategic plan, yearly educational plan, goals, and objectives.
  
  
  Perform other duties and special projects as requested by adhering to established guidelines and timeframes.

Job Requirements
Required

• Bachelors Of Science Nursing and 3-5 years of clinical experience, upon hire
• Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support Instructor, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1940, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center is a 191-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Maria, California. Serving over 250,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, cancer care, orthopedics, and stroke care. Additionally, Marian Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.