ICU Clinical Educator & Staff Development Lead

Community Health Systems; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Health - Porter seeks a Clinical Educator to design, implement, and evaluate educational programs for nursing and clinical staff, driving quality patient care and outcomes. The role partners with leadership and interdisciplinary teams to identify learning needs, promote evidence-based practice, and mentor clinical staff.

This full-time position emphasizes onboarding, hands-on training, simulation-based learning, and ongoing professional development, ensuring alignment with regulatory

Qualifications

• Active, current RN license in the applicable state.
• 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• 1-2 years in education, training, or professional development in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and evaluates educational programs for nursing and clinical staff.
• Collaborates with leadership to align training with organizational goals and regulatory standards.
• Delivers orientation and ongoing education, including simulation-based learning.
• Maintains records of trainings, certifications, and compliance documentation.
• Supports clinical rotation programs for students and mentors staff development.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Leadership

Communication skills

Clinical teaching

Mentoring

Regulatory familiarity

Education

RN license

BCLS certification

Tools

Simulation equipment

Education records software

Job description

Northwest Health - Porter seeks a Clinical Educator to design, implement, and evaluate educational programs for nursing and clinical staff, driving quality patient care and outcomes. The role partners with leadership and interdisciplinary teams to identify learning needs, promote evidence-based practice, and mentor clinical staff.

This full-time position emphasizes onboarding, hands-on training, simulation-based learning, and ongoing professional development, ensuring alignment with regulatory