Facility-Based Clinical Educator: Elevate Nursing Education

Mountain Region Support; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital is seeking a Facility-Based Clinical Educator to lead professional development, shape education programs, and support clinical staff in delivering high-quality patient care in Durango, Colorado.

The role emphasizes adult learning principles, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with clinical leaders to drive continuous improvement and cost-effectiveness in care delivery.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with clinical education expertise.
• Experience developing, implementing and evaluating education programs.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate facility-level education programs.
• Coordinate orientation, staff competency, and continuing education.
• Collaborate with leadership, educators, and providers to improve patient care quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Track course statistics and maintain documentation of educational activities.
• Incorporate evidence-based practice and adult learning theory in content.
• Identify educational needs using regulatory and evaluation data.

Skills

Clinical education

Program development

Evaluation skills

Regulatory compliance

Collaboration

Adult learning theory

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Master's Degree in Nursing/education (preferred)

Job description

Mercy Hospital is seeking a Facility-Based Clinical Educator to lead professional development, shape education programs, and support clinical staff in delivering high-quality patient care in Durango, Colorado.

The role emphasizes adult learning principles, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with clinical leaders to drive continuous improvement and cost-effectiveness in care delivery.