Serves to support orientation, competency programs, in-service education, continuing education, academic partnerships, career development and role transition at the Unit level for Mercy coworkers. Oversees, precepts and/mentors newer educators and presents, evaluates and builds evidence-based education for ministry wide standardized education strategies at the unit level.
Position Details:RN Clinical Nurse Educator - Surgical & Orthopedic Care Unit📍 Mercy Hospital Washington | Washington, MO
🕒 Full-Time | 40 Hours per week
*Day shift schedule with periodic night-shift coverage to support staff education
Help Shape the Future of Nursing at MercyMercy Hospital Washington is seeking an experienced
RN Clinical Nurse Educator to lead educational initiatives for our
Surgical & Orthopedic Care Unit. This role is ideal for a nurse passionate about staff development, onboarding, competency validation, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and professional growth. You will play a key role in supporting nursing excellence through orientation, continuing education, mentorship, and quality improvement initiatives.
What You'll DoAs the Clinical Nurse Educator, you will:
- Develop and implement onboarding, orientation, competency, and continuing education programs for licensed and unlicensed coworkers.
- Create evidence-based educational curricula aligned with Mercy's Nursing Professional Practice Model, patient experience initiatives, and organizational goals.
- Coordinate orientation schedules and maintain education and competency records.
- Utilize adult learning principles through simulation, mock events, case studies, and virtual or in-person learning opportunities.
- Foster a positive learning environment that promotes critical thinking and clinical excellence.
- Partner with leadership to identify performance gaps and develop educational action plans.
- Support nurse residency programs, professional development, and academic partnerships.
- Serve as a mentor, preceptor, coach, and role model for nursing staff.
- Lead and support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
- Maintain expertise in EMR systems, learning management systems, Microsoft Office, and patient care technologies.
- Educate staff on HIPAA, infection prevention, emergency preparedness, and organizational policies.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) with at least 2 years of clinical nursing experience
OR- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with:
- 10 years of hospital nursing experience, or
- 5 years of hospital nursing experience and active enrollment in an RN-to-BSN program
Required- Current RN license
- American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Certification
- Strong knowledge of evidence-based practice
- Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and healthcare technology
Preferred Qualifications- Specialty nursing certification or progress toward certification
- Minimum 2 years of teaching, precepting, or clinical education experience
- Additional certifications such as:
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
- STABLE
- TNCC
- ENPC
Apply today and help advance nursing excellence at Mercy Hospital Washington. 💙
