Critical Care RN EducatorNursing Education

MercyOne Medical Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Central Iowa is seeking a Clinical Education Specialist to support the Critical Care service line. Cardiac surgical experience is preferred, and the role emphasizes nursing program development and education.

The specialist will act as an expert clinician, design educational plans, and lead onboarding, with a focus on adult learning principles and evidence-based practice across units.

Qualifications

• Current State of Iowa licensed registered nurse.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required or actively enrolled in an MSN program.
• MSN in Nursing Education preferred; master’s must be obtained within five years of hire.
• Minimum three years acute care clinical nursing experience.
• Cardiac surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Functions as an expert clinician in a nursing specialty (e.g., acute care, cardiology, critical care).
• Assesses patient- and population-based programs of care and supports plan development.
• Identifies needs for new standards, policies and procedures; acts as a change agent.
• Develops educational plans and learning resources; provides staff and student education.
• Provides frequent feedback to build competency and supports evidence-based practice.
• Mentors unit preceptors; collaborates to translate and evaluate research in practice.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of Iowa Nurse Practice Act, Joint Commission, and ANA standards.
• Serves as a resource across interdisciplinary teams; supports onboarding and orientation.
• Uses IT for data input, analysis, and program development and presentation.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical education

Adult learning

Evidence-based practice

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Active MSN enrollment

MSN preferred; obtain within 5 years

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:This Clinical Education Specialist will be supporting our Critical Care service line, Cardiac Surgical experience preferred

MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers.

With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for nursing program/course development and classroom instruction, which encompasses assessment, problem identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Acts as an educational consultant for teaching programs and projects. Is an expert practice nurse and provides leadership to nursing, at the unit service line and organizational level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Functions as an expert clinician in a specialty or subspecialty of nursing practice (i.e. acute care, geriatrics, critical care, cardiology.)
• Determines and appraises patient specific and population-based programs of care (i.e. NRP, ECCO, NOEP, POEP, ENA, Periop, etc.)
• Assists in identifying needs for new standards, policies, guidelines and procedures within the organization and across systems. Functions as a change agent by identifying the needs, competencies, strengths, and opportunities to improve critical thinking, interpersonal, and technical skills.
• Develops educational plans and learning resources. Provides orientation/education for staff, students, and community organizations as requested and in accordance with adult learning principles.
• Provide frequent feedback in order to build knowledge and levels of competency in clinical practice.
• Facilitates evidence-based practice by bringing nursing research to the point of care.
• Serves as a mentor to assist in the development of professional unit preceptors.
• Advises, collaborates, translates, integrates, and evaluates research that is in the literature and/or in progress within the organization through practice, education, and reflective discussion with staff.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the Iowa Nurse Practice Act, Joint Commission, and American Nurses Association accepted standards of nursing practice.

• Serves as a resource in area of specialty and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams. Maintains a broad base of current clinical and theoretical concepts of professional nursing practice within the area of specialty/focus.

• Utilizes information technology for data input, analysis, retrieval and program development and presentation.
• Collaborates with leaders to oversee and support on-boarding and orientation plan for new hires.
• Maintains clinical competence by providing nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluation the patient’s care plan in coordination with the physician

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Current State of Iowa licensed registered nurse.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required or actively enrolled in an MSN program. Degree in Nursing Education preferred. Master’s Degree must be obtained within five years of hire.
• Minimum three years acute care clinical nursing experience.
• Cardiac surgical experience preferred

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.