Clinical Educator / RN

Ardent Health Services; Amarillo, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services is seeking a day shift, full-time Clinical Educator RN in Amarillo, TX. This role leads education programs for clinical staff, serving as a subject matter expert and mentor to nursing and allied health teams.

Qualified candidates hold a Texas RN license, BSN, are enrolled in an MSN program, and have 3–5 years of acute care experience. BLS required within 14 days, ACLS/PALS within 30 days of hire; on-site work with potential shifts to maintain bedside practice.

Qualifications

• Current and valid RN license in Texas.
• BSN completed.
• Enrolled in MSN program.
• 3-5 years of acute care nursing experience.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire or transfer.
• ACLS and PALS within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate education programs to support staff competency and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as SME, mentor, and facilitator for nursing and allied health education across the organization, ensuring excellence in patient care through evidence-based practice.
• Maintain clinical competence and provide direct patient care by working clinical shifts as needed to align education with current clinical practice.

Skills

Clinical education

Mentoring

Patient care

Education

BSN

MSN in progress

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Clinical Educator RN in Amarillo, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• BSA Hospital is a 445-bed hospital serving the Amarillo area for over 120 years and continues to be Amarillo's preferred healthcare provider. At BSA, the focus is to provide quality healthcare in Christian love, service and dignity.

Responsibilities

• The Clinical Education RN is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating education programs to support clinical staff competency, professional development, and regulatory compliance.
• This role serves as a subject matter expert, mentor, and facilitator for nursing and allied health education across the organization, ensuring excellence in patient care through evidence-based practice and continuous learning
• Maintain clinical competence and provide direct patient care by working clinical shifts as needed to maintain bedside expertise and ensure alignment with education with current clinical practice.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Current and valid RN license in Texas.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Enrolled in Masters of Nursing (MSN) program.
• Minimum 3-5 years of recent clinical experience in acute care nursing.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Advanced Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Experience in staff education, clinical instruction, or professional development.
• Certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC) or Clinical Education