Clinical Educator BSN RN

OSF HealthCare; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare in Illinois invites applications for a Clinical Educator. The role functions autonomously and with care teams to deliver education programs that support orientation, competency development and ongoing skill-building for hospital staff.

The position emphasizes evidence-based teaching, alignment with OSF strategic goals and clinical initiatives, and strong communication and analytical skills. An RN license and BLS are required; MSN and leadership experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1 year of direct patient care experience.
• Current RN license in state.
• Current American Heart Association healthcare provider BLS.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
• MSN preferred.
• Experience in nursing leadership preferred.
• Program and curriculum development in nursing education.

Responsibilities

• Provide orientation, education, competency, and skill-building for OSF HealthCare employees.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate education programs aligned with patient care goals.
• Collaborate with care teams to support clinical practice, quality, and safety.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MSN

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Pay range for this position is $37.05 - $54.54/hour. Actual pay is based on years of licensure. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The Clinical Educator functions autonomously and in collaboration with the health care team in clinical practice, quality and safety and leadership roles. The clinical educator is responsible for providing appropriate education, which includes assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating orientation, education, competency, and skill-building needs of OSF HealthCare employees to enhance the quality of patient care services. The clinical educator ensures such programs are based on the principle of delivering care appropriate to the patient population served using innovative, high-quality education in accordance with best practice and in alignment with the strategic goals and clinical initiatives of OSF.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Experience: 1 year of direct patient care
• Licensure/ Certification:
  • Current state license RN.
  • Current American Heart Association healthcare provider BLS.
• Other Skills/ Knowledge:
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: MSN
• Experience: Previous nursing leadership role.
• Licensure/ Certification: Clinical specialty, professional development or nursing education.
• Other Skills/ Knowledge: Program and curriculum development in nursing education.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.