Clinical Nurse Educator - Critical Care

About the role

The Clinical Education Specialist (RN) at Mercy supports the onboarding, education, competency validation, and ongoing professional development of nursing and clinical co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver educational programs that promote clinical excellence, patient safety, and a positive patient experience.
• Serve as a key resource for nursing staff, leaders, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Support orientation programs, competency validation, performance improvement initiatives, and continuing education for both licensed and unlicensed healthcare professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's 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.

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.