Registered Nurse (RN) | Clinical Educator | Emergency Department Service Line | FT Days

1000 Methodist Le Bonheur Corp; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

1000 Methodist Le Bonheur Corp is seeking a Service Line Clinical Educator to advance clinical competence and support professional development for nursing staff in Memphis, TN. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice and collaboration across departments.

Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and have experience in clinical roles. Responsibilities include designing educational activities and managing competency frameworks. The position involves occasional travel to various locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required for this role.
• General nursing or clinical practice of 3–5 years required.
• Experience in clinical education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate orientation for new clinical associates.
• Assess learning needs and develop tailored education plans.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams and clinical leaders.

Skills

Competency-based education

Clinical care proficiency

Learning management systems (LMS)

Excellent written and oral communication

Problem-solving capabilities

Collaboration and partnerships

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Preferred – Bachelor’s Degree in Allied Health

Preferred – Master’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Service Line Clinical Educator (CE) is a Nursing Professional Development (NPD) practitioner who functions as both a specialist in their clinical service line (e.g., Critical Care, Emergency Services, Perioperative, Med‑Surg, Women’s/Children’s) and a generalist educator for the system. Grounded in the ANPD Practice Model and adult learning principles, the CE is accountable for advancing clinical competence, supporting evidence‑based practice, and fostering professional development. The CE ensures that education and competency programs are aligned with ANPD domains of practice, organizational priorities, and specialty‑specific standards. The CE collaborates with nursing leadership, preceptors, and other departments to achieve quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, and workforce readiness.

Responsibilities

• Orientation & Competency Management
  Designs and evaluates orientation for new clinical associates within the service line. Coordinates and delivers service line‑specific transition to practice programs. Provides support to preceptors and clinical leaders in validating clinical competency using evidence‑based methods and specialty standards. Accountable for initial and ongoing competency development for clinical nursing department associates. Develops and implements competency frameworks using evidence‑based models such as Donna Wright and ANPD standards. Ensures compliance with DNV, CMS, and certification requirements.
• Education
  Assesses learning needs and develops tailored education plans for nursing service lines. Designs and facilitates educational activities using multiple adult‑learner centered modalities (simulation, classroom, digital, JIT, etc.). Integrates national professional organization guidelines (e.g., AACN, ENA, AORN, AWHONN, AMSN) into education.
• Role Development
  Serves as a mentor for development of clinical associates. Promotes professional role development and advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative Partnerships
  Collaborates with interprofessional teams, clinical leaders, and educators across the system to ensure consistency and reduce duplication. Participates in councils, committees, and initiatives that advance patient safety, quality, and professional practice. Serves as a consultant for leaders on associate development, education, and clinical practice change.
• Inquiry
  Supports integration of evidence‑based practice and quality improvement. Collects, analyzes, and reports education outcomes to guide program improvement and support organizational goals.
• Ethics & Advocacy
  Advocates for a supportive learning environment that fosters resilience, professional identity formation, and associate well‑being. Promotes lifelong learning, inclusion, and equity in professional development.
• Leadership
  Provides expert education/development consultation for specialty practice within the service line. Demonstrates leadership in practice transitions, policy/procedure/process development, and system initiatives.

Education & Training Requirements

• Required – Bachelor’s Degree Nursing
• Preferred – Bachelor’s Degree Allied Health
• Preferred – Bachelor’s Degree Respiratory Therapy
• Preferred – Master’s Degree Allied Health
• Preferred – Master’s Degree Education
• Preferred – Master’s Degree Nursing
• Preferred – Master’s Degree Respiratory Therapy

Work Experience Requirements

• Required – General nursing or clinical practice 3–5 years
• Preferred – Experience as a preceptor, clinical educator, or in a professional development role

Licenses & Certifications

• Required – Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
• Required – Registered Nurse (Tennessee – Tennessee Board of Nursing)
• Preferred – Registered Nurse (Mississippi – Mississippi Board of Nursing)
• Preferred – Registered Nurse (Arkansas – Arkansas State Board of Nursing)
• Preferred – Registered Respiratory Therapist – Tennessee – Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care
• Preferred – Registered Respiratory Therapist – Mississippi – Mississippi State Department of Health
• Preferred – Registered Respiratory Therapist – Arkansas – Arkansas State Medical Board

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of competency‑based education, evidence‑based practice, and quality improvement methodologies
• Knowledge and skill in clinical care; proficiency in specialized clinical field
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS)
• Skilled facilitator, coach, and mentor across levels of nursing staff
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Forms, PowerPoint)
• Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and self‑managed
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong problem‑solving capabilities
• Strong collaboration and cross‑functional partnerships
• Strong knowledge of specialty standards of practice, ANPD Scope of Practice Model, and adult‑learning principles
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to assess, design, and implement education that supports adult learning and practice change
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, with ability to manage multiple priorities

Physical Demands

The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The position involves light work of exerting up to 50lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25lbs. of force frequently. Visual acuity sufficient to perform tasks such as analyzing data, transcribing, and extensive reading is required. Occasional travel to other Methodist Le Bonheur locations may be required.

Supervision

There are no supervisory responsibilities assigned to this job, but may assign work or lead assigned projects.