Scripps Health·Encinitas, California
The RN Clinical Mentor provides direct patient care while serving as a clinical expert and role model for other nursing staff. They collaborate with the leadership team to foster a learning environment and ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
This is a full time 12-hr night shift position located in Encinitas.
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Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.
Since 1978, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas has delivered quality clinical and surgical services to San Diego’s North County.
The hospital is best known for its Primary Stroke Center – the first of its kind in North County.
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas also provides 24-hour emergency services, OB-GYN, maternal health and infant health services, and a regionally recognized brain injury program.
With over 138 beds and a wide variety of specialty services, this sprawling Encinitas hospital is designed to fit every patient’s needs.
The RN Clinical Mentor functions primarily as an RN with additional duties. Takes responsibility for assigned patients during RN relief periods. Works collaboratively and educationally with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care. Takes responsibility for education and guidance of Registered Nurses regarding the nursing process, critical thinking, accountability for the plan of care and its relation to patient outcomes, and communication/collaboration with all team members. Functions as a clinical expert, role model, mentor, and resource in a designated practice area. Works collaboratively with the Charge Nurse, Educator and Manager of that area to develop a learning environment for the caregivers, as well as a service, outcome and care oriented environment for the patients. #LI-JS1
· Minimum three years experience in an acute care setting preferred. · Minimum two years experience in the specialty area preferred. · Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English. · Excellent interpersonal skills.
· Current California RN license required. · Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification required. · NIHHS Stroke Certification within first six months of employment required.
· Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or the equivalent preferred.
Candidates must hold a current California RN license and BLS certification, with at least three years of acute care experience preferred. Proficiency in English and the ability to obtain NIHHS Stroke Certification within six months are required.
Market context
California nursing roles often draw steady demand, especially for experienced RNs in procedural and critical care settings. Competition is strongest for candidates who already hold a California RN license, current BLS and ACLS, and recent ICU, ER, or PACU experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight relevant bedside and procedural experience in your application.