Critical Care Nursing Educator & Clinical Coach

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Central Iowa in Des Moines is seeking a Clinical Education Specialist to support the Critical Care service line, with Cardiac Surgical experience preferred. The role focuses on nursing program development, classroom instruction, and evidence-based practice within adult learning principles.

You will act as an educational consultant, mentor unit preceptors, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to onboard new hires and sustain professional practice across the organization.

Qualifications

• Current State of Iowa license as registered nurse.
• BSN required; MSN preferred; MSN must be obtained within five years of hire.
• Minimum three years acute care nursing experience.
• Cardiac surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop nursing education plans and learning resources.
• Provide orientation/education for staff, students, and community organizations as requested.
• Serve as an educational consultant for teaching programs and projects.
• Mentor unit preceptors and support clinical staff development.
• Collaborate with leaders to oversee onboarding for new hires.

Skills

Nursing education

Clinical leadership

Instructional design

Adult learning principles

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

MSN in progress

MSN in Nursing Education (preferred)

Job description

MercyOne Central Iowa in Des Moines is seeking a Clinical Education Specialist to support the Critical Care service line, with Cardiac Surgical experience preferred. The role focuses on nursing program development, classroom instruction, and evidence-based practice within adult learning principles.

You will act as an educational consultant, mentor unit preceptors, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to onboard new hires and sustain professional practice across the organization.