Clinical Nurse Educator RN Full Time Mercy Heart Hospital

Mercy Heart Hospital

Mercy Heart Hospital is seeking a passionate and experienced Clinical Nurse Educator (RN) to support the professional growth clinical excellence and ongoing development of our nursing team. This role is responsible for leading orientation competency programs continuing education career development initiatives and academic partnerships while promoting evidence-based practice patient safety and exceptional patient experiences.

The Clinical Nurse Educator serves as a key resource for nursing staff and leaders by developing implementing and evaluating educational programs that support onboarding competency validation professional development and clinical performance improvement. This role partners closely with leadership and frontline staff to foster a culture of learning excellence and continuous improvement.

• Design implement and evaluate onboarding orientation and competency-based educational programs for licensed and unlicensed coworkers.
• Develop curriculum that incorporates:
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Mercy Nursing Professional Practice Model
  • Patient Experience initiatives
  • Organizational priorities and strategic goals
• Ensure educational content is inclusive and tailored to diverse learning styles literacy levels and cultural backgrounds.
• Seek and incorporate feedback to continuously improve educational effectiveness and efficiency.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive orientation and ongoing competency plans.
• Coordinate orientation schedules and educational requirements for new hires.
• Maintain accurate records of initial and ongoing competency completion.
• Monitor compliance and communicate delinquent education requirements to appropriate leaders.

• Create a learning environment that encourages engagement growth and professional development.
• Utilize adult learning principles and a variety of instructional methods including:
  • Classroom training
  • Virtual learning
  • Simulation exercises
  • Mock events
  • Case studies
  • Skills validation activities
• Serve as a mentor preceptor role model and clinical resource for staff.

• Partner with peers to deliver hospital-wide and regional educational programs and residency curricula.
• Collaborate with academic institutions and serve as adjunct faculty for School of Nursing partners as appropriate.
• Support Safe Patient Handling initiatives as a Unit Peer Leader.

• Serve as an educational consultant and actively participate on councils committees and professional organizations.
• Collaborate with operational leaders to identify performance gaps and develop targeted remediation plans.
• Support ministry-wide education strategies and quality improvement initiatives.
• Act as a change agent by identifying educational needs and facilitating successful adoption of new practices.

• Demonstrate strong communication conflict resolution negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to learners and staff.
• Effectively communicate research findings project outcomes and educational updates to leadership and coworkers.
• Promote and support utilization of Mercy patient education resources.
• Encourage and assist staff in pursuing professional growth opportunities.

• Maintain competency in unit-specific clinical skills equipment and technologies.
• Demonstrate proficiency with:
  • Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Learning Management Systems (LMS)
  • Scheduling platforms
  • Audiovisual equipment
• Maintain current knowledge of Mercy policies and procedures including infection prevention emergency preparedness HIPAA and patient privacy requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Current RN license in the applicable state.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience requirements:
  • Bachelors degree in Nursing or related field: Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
  • Associate degree in Nursing: Minimum 10 years of hospital nursing experience or 5 years of hospital nursing experience with active enrollment in an RN-to-BSN program.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise and knowledge of evidence-based practice.
• Ability to positively influence patient care outcomes and clinical practice.
• Strong organizational project management and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of clinical equipment and technologies used in patient care delivery.
• Experience using educational presentation and audiovisual technologies preferred.

• Specialty certification or active pursuit of certification relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Minimum 2 years of teaching training or educator experience.
• Additional specialty certifications such as:
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • NRP
  • STABLE
  • TNCC
  • ENPC

At Mercy we are committed to bringing compassionate care and clinical excellence together. As a Clinical Nurse Educator youll play a vital role in shaping the next generation of nursing professionals while supporting a culture focused on learning safety innovation and exceptional patient outcomes.

Join Mercy Heart Hospital and help empower nurses to deliver outstanding care every day.