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 Mercy 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. Competitive Benefits & Incentives • 💰 Stay Premium Pay - Earn up to $8/hour extra based on years of Mercy service • 🎓 Loan Forgiveness - Up to $20,000 for eligible new graduate nurses • 📚 Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $2,000 annually • 🏥 Day-One Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance • 🌴 Generous PTO & Vacation Benefits • 💼 Employer-Matched Retirement Plan What You'll Do As 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. 💙