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Clinical Nurse Educator Critical Care

Mercy


Job Location:

Fort Smith, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 30 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Find your calling at Mercy!

Mercy is seeking a Clinical Education Specialist (RN) to support the onboarding education competency validation and ongoing professional development of nursing and clinical co-workers. This role is ideal for an experienced nurse who is passionate about teaching mentoring and driving excellence in patient care through evidence-based practice and innovative learning strategies.

The Clinical Education Specialist serves as a key resource for nursing staff leaders and interdisciplinary teams by developing and delivering educational programs that promote clinical excellence patient safety and a positive patient experience. This position supports orientation programs competency validation performance improvement initiatives and continuing education for both licensed and unlicensed healthcare professionals.

Position Details:

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Nursing with 3 years of critical care nursing experience or

  • Associate degree in Nursing with:

    • 10 years of hospital nursing experience OR

    • 5 years of hospital nursing experience and active enrollment in an RN-to-BSN program

    • At least 3 years of critical care nursing experience is a must.

  • Current applicable state nursing license.

  • Current AHA BLS certification.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based practice and the ability to positively influence patient care delivery.

  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

  • Knowledge of patient care equipment and clinical technology.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Specialty certification or active pursuit of certification related to area of responsibility.

  • Two years of teaching or educational experience.

  • Additional life support certifications such as ACLS PALS NRP STABLE TNCC and/or 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:

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About Company

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Mercy is one of the largest U.S. health systems with 44 acute care & specialty hospitals, over 700 physician & outpatient clinics in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri & Oklahoma.

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