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Sutter Health
Novato, California

Clinical Nurse Educator, Home Health

Registered Nurse Top 25% in Home Health Nursing (RN)No weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$74.74-$104.64/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
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Job Description

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

Organization

SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Outer Bay

Position Overview

Successful candidate will have experience as an educator or preceptor RN, preferrable in a Home Health environment. Candidates with Oasis experience will be given preference.

This position reports in daily to Marin, CA.

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:
  • Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Certification & Licensure

  • RN-Registered Nurse of California
  • OR CNS-Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
  • DL-Valid Drivers License
  • AUTO-Automobile Insurance

Department Specific Certification & Licensure

Department: SCAH Home Health, COS-C (Certificate for OASIS Specialist-Clinical) within 90 days of hire

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

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

  • Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
  • Pay Range is $74.74 to $104.64 / hour

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 the competency and development of nursing staff, including orientation and continuing education. Assesses, plans, and implements nursing educational programs in response to healthcare demands, regulatory changes, and quality improvement measures.

Requirements

Requires a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with at least 5 years of recent relevant experience. Must hold a valid California RN or CNS license, BLS certification, and obtain COS-C certification within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Curriculum developmentRegulatory complianceProblem solvingMicrosoft office

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Nurse Educator, Home Health 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 Home Health Nursing (RN) — ranked against 377 active Home Health Nursing (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Home Health Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 47 active Home Health Nursing listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 55% have no call, 77% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$187k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $169k 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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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Home Health Nursing (RN)

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Novato

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$976k
Typical market rent
$3,889/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 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.