Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

At Mercy were committed to helping our nurses grow thrive and deliver exceptional care. The Clinical Nurse Educator supports this mission by leading unitbased education onboarding competency programs and ongoing professional development for coworkers. This role partners closely with clinical leaders and educators across the ministry to ensure our teams are equipped with the knowledge skills and confidence to care for our patients with excellence.

Position Details:

What Youll Do

Education

• Develop implement and evaluate competencybased education for licensed and unlicensed coworkers.

• Incorporate evidencebased practice the Nursing Professional Practice Model and Patient Experience initiatives into all educational activities.

• Communicate with leaders regarding delinquent requirements and progress.

Teaching & Learning Support

• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that values diversity and supports all learning styles.

• Utilize adult learning principles and innovative teaching methods including simulations mock events scenariobased learning virtual/inperson modules and more.

• Serve as faculty for academic partnerships and assist with hospital and regional residency programs.

Collaboration & Consultation

• Partner with leaders to address performance gaps and develop educationbased action plans.

• Support organizational initiatives quality improvement efforts and systemwide education strategies.

• Participate in councils committees and teams that influence decisions impacting education and practice.

• Act as a change agent and subjectmatter resource within the unit.

Professional Support & Role Modeling

• Serve as a mentor preceptor resource nurse and role model for excellence and safety.

• Provide clear communication timely feedback conflict resolution and guidance to staff.

• Support coworkers in utilizing patient education resources and pursuing professional growth.

Technical & Clinical Competency

• Maintain clinical competency and proficiency with unitspecific skills EMR systems scheduling tools learning management systems Microsoft Office and AV/teaching equipment.

• Stay knowledgeable about Mercy policies (infection prevention emergency actions HIPAA etc.) and assist with drills updates and education.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the department and organizational goals.

Qualifications

Minimum Required

• Education & Experience:

  • Bachelors degree in Nursing and 2 years of clinical experience; OR

  • Associate degree in Nursing with 10 years hospital nursing experience or

  • Associate degree with 5 years hospital nursing experience if actively enrolled in an RNBSN program.

• Licensure: Current RN licensure in the applicable state.

• Certifications: AHA BLS.

• Demonstrated clinical expertise with credibility to influence nursing practice.

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with audiovisual equipment is beneficial.

• Knowledge of patientcare equipment and relevant technology.

Preferred

• Specialty certification (or progress toward one).

• 2 years of teaching experience.

• Additional lifesupport certifications as applicable (ACLS PALS NRP STABLE TNCC ENPC).

Why Mercy

From day one Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical dental and vision coverage paid time off tuition support and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period.

Join a caring collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.

Required Experience:

IC

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office

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