RN Educator - Critical Care

Company: Providence Health and Services
Location: Happy Valley
Posted on: January 9, 2026

Job Description:

RN Educator - Critical Care at Providence Health and Services summary: The RN Educator - Critical Care at Providence Portland Medical Center is responsible for planning and delivering nursing education specifically in critical care units to support high-quality patient care and staff development. This full-time, on-site role involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to promote evidence-based practices and patient safety. The position requires a Bachelor of Nursing degree, Oregon RN license, and significant nursing leadership experience, offering a strong benefits package and professional growth opportunities. Description RN Educator - Critical Care, Providence Portland Medical Center. This is a full time position, offering 36 hours per week. The work schedule is Monday-Friday with flexible day shift scheduling, preferably 8am-5pm. This services the critical care areas and partners with the operating room educator for collaborative needs. This is NOT a virtual (remote) position. An $8,000 hiring bonus and relocation aid is offered for eligible external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment. Providence offers a fantastic benefits package which include but is not limited to: Free, convenient, and ample parking TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit eligible staff who work within the Portland Service Area (does NOT include Wilsonville, Newberg, Seaside, Hood River, Washington State, or Medford) Medical Plan Assistance Program- provides free or reduced-cost coverage to caregivers and their eligible dependents who qualify based on household size and income Tuition reimbursement/education– includes 100% tuition paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and masters degrees within Guild catalog. Required books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools in the Guild catalog up to program funding cap Paid Time Off – Benefit eligible caregivers receive generous PTO accrual allowances Retirement - The Providence retirement program consists of employer match and discretionary contributions that work together with your pre-tax (and/orRoth aftertax) contributions to help you save for retirement. Lyra Caregiver Assistance program- Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year The Clinical Nurse Educator is accountable for education that supports the provision and quality of nursing services at the facility level, in support of Providence Health & Services System and Regional goals. This includes strategically planning for education to ensure a balance of optimal and efficient patient care; staff, patient, and physician satisfaction; and cooperative partnerships with other organizational departments and professional groups. With a constant focus on patient-centeredness and staff and patient safety, the Clinical Nurse Educator supports standards and systems for care delivery for their facility. These systems of care delivery promote evidence-based practice and are designed to support the management of productivity targets within a context of constant change in patient volumes, patient acuity, and available resources. Through leading in education and planning strategically, consistently supports efficient and effective patient care services, and that support the organizational and system goals. This includes advancing the strategic vision and goals of the Oregon Nursing Center of Excellence. Constructively manages change and promotes a team-based approach. The incumbent role models professional nursing standards and expectations consistent. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Portland 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. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Education (or completion of master’s degree within 3 years of hire for PL522). Upon hire: Oregon Registered Nurse License Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association 6 years Nursing with experience in progressive leadership roles. Why Join Providence? 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. Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons. About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits. Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. About the Team Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence is located in areas ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland. Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement. Requsition ID: 395918 Company: Providence Jobs Job Category: Clinical Education Job Function: Clinical Support Job Schedule: Full time Job Shift: Day Career Track: Nursing Department: 5001 PPMC NURSING EDUCATION Address: OR Portland 4805 NE Glisan St Work Location: Providence Portland Medical Ctr-Portland Workplace Type: On-site Pay Range: $49.34 - $76.59 The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. PandoLogic. Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Clinical Educator, Location:Clackamas, OR-97015 Keywords: RN Educator, Critical Care Nursing, Nurse Educator, Clinical Nurse Educator, Nursing Education, Patient Care, Evidence-Based Practice, Healthcare Education, Providence Portland Medical Center, Oregon Registered Nurse

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