Perioperative Clinical Nurse Educator
Oakland, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus

Job Opportunity: Clinical Education Specialist (Registered Nurse)

Location: Oakland, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with a focus on perioperative education to coordinate and perform educational activities that promote competency and development of nursing staff. This role requires floating to a secondary campus 2 days per week.

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of nursing experience
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Education: Must indicate education in the perioperative setting
• Licenses/Certifications:

  • California RN License
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • MSN preferred
• Preferred Certifications:

  • CNE (Certified Nurse Educator)
  • CNOR (Certified Perioperative Nurse)

Job Duties

• Coordinate and perform nursing educational activities including orientation, competency validation, in-service training, and continuing education.
• Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate nursing educational programs based on healthcare demands, trends, learning needs, department goals, quality improvement, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Design educational offerings such as courses, simulations, and programs incorporating adult education principles and learning styles.
• Direct delivery of nursing orientation education, conduct competency assessments, and facilitate ongoing staff development.
• Maintain educational and competency records in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards (DHS, OSHPD, TJC, IMQ).
• Float to Alta Bates Ashby Campus in Berkeley 2 days per week.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including alias and county searches.
• Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and FACIS Level 3 screenings.
• Education verification required, including official transcripts/diplomas if verification attempts fail.
• Sex offender search required within 90 days of start.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana due to CA law).
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start.
• Fit test required within 1 year of start, renewed annually.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella immunity or vaccination documentation
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov-April) or signed declination
• Respiratory safety clearance required prior to start, renewed annually.

Required Documentation and Compliance Forms

• Must review and sign facility-specific documents including:

  • Job description
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Conditional Offer of Employment Attestation
  • General Regulatory Orientation for Contracted Workers
  • HIPAA Agreement
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Report of Abuse
  • IT Department Statement of Confidentiality
  • Orientation booklet and post-test
• TB questionnaire required within 90 days of start, renewed annually.
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, renewed annually.
• Employment verification for up to 7 years required, with explanations for gaps over 30 days.

Additional Notes

• This position requires floating between campuses.
• Must maintain all required certifications and health screenings throughout the contract.
• Compliance with all background checks and facility-specific requirements is mandatory.

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