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San Francisco, California

Clinical Nurse Educator III, Operating Room

Registered Nurse Above average in Registered Nurse rolesFull-Time

Listed compensation

$198K - $277K

Listing transparency4 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

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

Organization

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Van Ness

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. Bachelor School of Nursing, MSN
Preferred.

Certification & Licensure

RN-Registered Nurse of California

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

OR ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support

OR PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support

CNOR-Certified Perioperative Nurse

Department Specific Certification & Licensure

Department:  Operating Room, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and CNOR

Typical 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.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Adult Education PrinciplesCompetency AssessmentMicrosoft OfficePatient PrivacyCollaborative Relationship BuildingRegulatory Compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Nurse Educator III, Operating Room at Sutter Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Registered Nurse roles — ranked against 5,299 active Registered Nurse roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Perioperative Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

In California, the Registered Nurse weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (113 salary observations; 176 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (1,568 salary observations; 3,922 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 45 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 49% have no call, 69% require no weekends.

Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
55% this job
Loan repayment
27%
Sign-on bonus
9%

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Work-life snapshot

6.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Registered Nurse roles

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1,741k
Typical market rent
$4,682/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.