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Sutter Health
Burlingame, California

Clinical Nurse Educator III, New Graduate Training Program

Registered NurseIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$198k-$277k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

Ask the employer about call expectations and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SMPMC-Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center

Position Overview

Coordinates and performs educational activities that promote the competency and development of Sutter Health's nursing staff, including orientation, competency validation, in-service, and continuing education.

Assesses, plans, develops, implements, and evaluates nursing educational programs in response to health care demands, trends, identified learning needs, department goals, quality improvement measures, risk management, regulatory changes, and compliancy criteria.

Designs educational offerings (courses, simulations, programs) using processes and methodologies that incorporate the principles of adult education and learning styles.

Directs the delivery of education for nursing orientation, conducts competency assessments, facilitates ongoing development, and establishes courses and programs based on annual needs assessments and educational compliancy requirements.

Delivers education activities that validate, develop, maintain and enhance the knowledge and skills of nursing staff.

Maintains educational and competency records in compliance with hospital, Department of Healthcare Services (DHS), Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD), The Joint Commission (TJC), and the Institute for Medical Quality (IMQ) standards.

Job Description

Education

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • Preferred: Master's degree in nursing (MSN)

Certification & Licensure

  • RN-Registered Nurse of California
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
  • ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Experience

5 years recent relevant experience.

Skills and Knowledge

Broad knowledge of clinical nursing, including current trends, safety precaution policies, equipment, electronic healthcare records (EHR) management software, accrediting agency standards, and local/state/federal regulations.

Working understanding of adult teaching/learning theories and program assessment, program design, promotion and marketing implementation and evaluation processes.

General knowledge of the scope of practice, evidence-based practices, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the Patients’ Bill of Rights.

Attention to detail with time management and organization skills with the ability to work with a high degree of initiative and independence.

Possesses solid written and public speaking skills, including the ability to clearly and professionally explain medical, technical, or sensitive information to diverse audiences.

Intermediate knowledge of word processing, presentation, and email software, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook, in addition to a working understanding of Microsoft SharePoint, Adobe Captivate, HealthStream and Epic, and an aptitude for learning new programs.

Work independently, as well as be part of a team, while demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

Prioritize and delegate assignments under varied and urgent conditions while working within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Identify and solve complex problems based on the analysis of multiple sources of information while providing new perspectives on existing solutions.

Ensure the privacy of each patient’s Protected Health Information (PHI).

Develop collaborative relationships with various groups internally and externally, including clinical and support staff, other departments, management, Sutter Health clinical nurse educators, college staff, regional CPR training program coordinators, and regulatory agencies to coordinate educational needs and ensure compliance.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule: Full Time

Days of the Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status: Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

  • Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
  • Pay Range is $197,828.80 to $276,952.00 / annual salary

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinates and performs educational activities to promote nursing staff competency, including orientation, in-service training, and continuing education. Assesses learning needs and designs educational programs that align with healthcare trends, regulatory standards, and quality improvement goals.

Requirements

Requires a graduate degree from an accredited school of nursing, with a Master's degree preferred. Candidates must hold a California RN license, BLS, and ACLS certifications, along with at least 5 years of recent relevant clinical experience.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Competency assessmentProgram developmentRegulatory complianceMicrosoft OfficeEvidence-based practiceProblem solving

Ambulatory Care Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Ambulatory Care Nursing listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 52% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

In California, the Ambulatory Care Nursing weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$120k (39 salary observations; 73 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (400 salary observations; 1,260 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$237k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $214k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Ambulatory Care Nursing pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Nurse Educator III, New Graduate Training Program at Sutter Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN) — ranked against 383 active Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Top Registered Nurse Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 13 employers

9
<$150k
4
$150k-185k
0
$185k-220k
12
$220k-255k
2
$255k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
30% this job
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 383 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Burlingame

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$2.77M≈ 14.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,903/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sutter Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Retirement plan
Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
CME allowance