Clinical Nurse Educator (Registered Nurse) - MedSurg

Mercy; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy seeks a dedicated nurse educator to support orientation, competency programs and ongoing education for Mercy coworkers at the unit level. You will contribute to in-service and continuing education while fostering partnerships across Mercy’s academic and clinical programs.

The role emphasizes building credibility in evidence-based practice, organizing programs, and collaborating with teams to advance patient care through teaching and technology-enabled learning.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree with 2 years clinical nursing experience, or Associate's degree with 10 years hospital nursing (5 years if RN-BSN enrolled).
• Current valid state license if required in discipline.
• BLS provider.
• Demonstrates clinical knowledge related to evidence-based practice with the credibility to positively influence patient care.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; audiovisual equipment knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support orientation, competency programs, in-service education, continuing education at the unit level for Mercy coworkers.
• Foster academic partnerships and career development within Mercy.
• Assist in role transition and integration of technology in patient care.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Evidence-based practice

Educational program delivery

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

RN license

Tools

Microsoft Office

AV equipment knowledge

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Serves to support orientation, competency programs, in-service education, continuing education, academic partnerships, career development and role transition at the Unit level for Mercy coworkers.

Position Details:

Minimum Required:

• If Bachelor's degree has been attained, 2 years' clinical experience is required. If Associate's degree is the highest level of degree attained, 10 years hospital nursing experience or 5 years' hospital nursing experience if active enrollment in a RN to BSN program.
• Current appropriate state license if required in discipline.
• BLS provider.
• Demonstrates clinical knowledge related to evidence-based practice with the credibility to positively influence the delivery of patient care.
• Proven ability to organize and multitask to meet project deadlines.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge of audiovisual equipment is an advantage.
• Knowledge of equipment/technology used in delivery of patient care.

Preferred:

• Certified or progress toward certification in a specialty related to responsibilities (if available in discipline) preferred.
• 2 years' teaching experience.
• Additional life support certifications as required by specialty (ACLS/ALS, PALS, NRP, STABLE, TNCC and/or ENPC).

Why Mercy?

• From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.