Clinical Nurse Educator: Onboarding & Staff Training

Community Health Systems; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson is seeking a full-time Clinical Educator RN to design, implement, and evaluate educational programs for nursing and clinical staff, supporting onboarding and professional development in alignment with regulatory standards.

The role collaborates with leadership and interdisciplinary teams to assess learning needs, deliver hands-on training and simulation-based learning, and maintain training records.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• 1-2 years of education, training, or professional development in healthcare preferred.
• RN licensure and BCLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with peers, staff, physicians, and administration to assess training needs and deliver learner-focused educational experiences.
• Plans, develops, and delivers orientation programs for new hires, ensuring smooth onboarding and integration into clinical roles.
• Maintains accurate records of clinical training, certifications, and compliance documentation.
• Provides hands-on training, classroom instruction, and simulation-based learning to build clinical competencies.
• Stays current with clinical practices and trends in healthcare education and integrates evidence-based standards.
• Demonstrates leadership to foster teamwork and a collaborative work environment.
• Supports clinical rotation programs for students and coordinates their learning experiences.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains regular attendance.

Skills

Adult learning

Leadership

Organizational skills

Teaching

Education

RN license

BCLS certification

ACLS preferred

Job description

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson is seeking a full-time Clinical Educator RN to design, implement, and evaluate educational programs for nursing and clinical staff, supporting onboarding and professional development in alignment with regulatory standards.

The role collaborates with leadership and interdisciplinary teams to assess learning needs, deliver hands-on training and simulation-based learning, and maintain training records.