RN Nurse Educator - Intensive Care

Nurse Educator - Critical Care Departments at Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center in Mission Viejo, CA

This position is full-time and will work 8-hour day shifts.

Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo has received Magnet designation in 2012, 2017, 2021 and is in the process of earning our fourth designation in 2025! This is a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest‑quality care. Only eight percent of hospitals nationwide have achieved Magnet designation. We are also recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 18 types of care by U.S. News & World Report, including orthopedic and gastroenterological care.

Our hospital is also honored with awards for cardiac surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and excellence in women’s services by Health grades and Newsweek.

The Nurse Educator is a professional nurse with advanced clinical, leadership, and staff development knowledge and skills. Supports the professional and clinical development of the bedside nurse and fosters empowerment through knowledge to achieve excellence in the delivery of evidence‑based nursing care. Facilitates the educational process through assessment of learning needs; and development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs and activities, in collaboration with multidisciplinary care teams.

Facilitates all levels of competency validation, from orientation through advanced. Collaborates with leadership to ensure regulatory compliance with respect to clinical practice through education and competency validation. Participates in strategic planning to achieve outcomes. Leads groups working on projects related to staff development. Acts as a consultant to committees and teams; and makes recommendations for improving the quality of patient care through the development and revision of policies, procedures, and programs.

Supports the integration of research into practice. Is a resource and mentor to staff.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient‑focused, whole‑person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

• Master’s degree in Nursing; or degree in progress to be completed within 2 years.
  • Preferred field:
    Nursing Education.
• California Registered Nurse License upon hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
• 3 years' Clinical experience in area(s) of specialization.

• Certification in clinical specialty, Nursing Professional Development, or Nursing Education upon hire.
• 1 year Staff development experience.
• Experience with simulation in healthcare.
• Experience with interactive, case‑based online teaching/learning methods.
• Experience with both knowledge and skills‑based competency validation.
• Experience with outcomes measurement to evaluate effectiveness of education.

Our best‑in‑class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.