Clinical Nurse Educator & Practice Leader

Memorial Home Services; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Home Services is seeking a skilled nurse leader to function as practitioner, mentor, educator and leader within the specified nursing specialty. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, education of staff, and strong collaboration with the care team.

Ideal candidates are registered nurses licensed in Illinois with board certification, and a master's degree is preferred; BSN candidates may be considered.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse in the State of Illinois.
• Board State or National certification is required.
• Graduate of a masters program in nursing preferred.
• Nurses who are currently pursuing a BSN may be considered if acceptable to associated colleges.
• One-on-one care training required.

Responsibilities

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; accepts criticism and feedback; changes approach to fit the situation; works under pressure and irregular schedules.
• Attendance and punctuality – schedules time off in advance; begins on time; keeps absences within guidelines; ensures responsibilities are covered; arrives on time.
• Communications – expresses ideas verbally and in writing; good listening; informs others; uses appropriate communication methods.
• Cooperation – maintains effective relations; tact and consideration; assists co-workers; works cooperatively in groups; resolves conflicts.
• Job knowledge – competent in required skills; learns new skills; stays updated; minimal supervision; understands how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Judgment – makes timely decisions; explains reasoning; involves appropriate people; handles confidential information.
• Problem solving – identifies problems timely; analyzes information; develops alternatives; resolves early; collaborative solving.
• Quality – accuracy and thoroughness; commitment to excellence; seeks improvements; uses feedback; monitors own work.
• Quantity – meets productivity standards; timely completion; aims to increase productivity; works quickly; achieves goals.
• Concentration – maintains attention to detail over time; aware of changing situations.
• Supervision – can work independently or with supervision; can assign/review work; train/evaluate others.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Judgment

Adaptability

Attendance & punctuality

Team collaboration

Clinical decision making

Educational mentorship

Education

Registered nurse (Illinois)

Board certification

Master's in Nursing (preferred)

BSN candidate consideration

Job description

Memorial Home Services is seeking a skilled nurse leader to function as practitioner, mentor, educator and leader within the specified nursing specialty. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, education of staff, and strong collaboration with the care team.

Ideal candidates are registered nurses licensed in Illinois with board certification, and a master's degree is preferred; BSN candidates may be considered.