RN- Clinical Nurse Educator - Full Time - Days/Off Shift Support

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 educationHelp 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.Why Mercy?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 PlanWhat 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 QualificationsBachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) with at least 2 years of clinical nursing experienceORAssociate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with:10 years of hospital nursing experience, or5 years of hospital nursing experience and active enrollment in an RN-to-BSN programRequiredCurrent RN licenseAmerican Heart Association (AHA) BLS CertificationStrong knowledge of evidence-based practiceExcellent organizational, communication, and project management skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office and healthcare technologyPreferred QualificationsSpecialty nursing certification or progress toward certificationMinimum 2 years of teaching, precepting, or clinical education experienceAdditional certifications such as:ACLSPALSNRPSTABLETNCCENPCApply today and help advance nursing excellence at Mercy Hospital Washington. 💙