Med/Surg Clinical Educator RN

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center seeks a Clinical Educator to oversee education and staff development across the facility and affiliated lines. You will ensure competency and align training with regulatory and accreditation standards.

The role requires an RN, acute care experience, and prior education or program coordination experience, plus current Missouri licensure and timely BLS/ALS/PALS certifications. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Four (4) years of clinical acute care nursing experience required; critical care experience strongly preferred.
• Two (2) years of clinical education experience or project inclusion preferred.
• Experience with regulatory education requirements in acute care settings and program development/coordination preferred.
• BLS required within 7 days. ALS and PALS certifications required within 30 days.
• Current Missouri or compact state RN licensure required.
• Competence in practice as appropriate for previous experience or completion of an orientation program. Participates in ongoing educational and training opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide education and clinical staff development and training across the facility and affiliated service lines.
• Ensure competency assessment and compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards related to Clinical Education.

Skills

Clinical education

Regulatory education

Project coordination

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Infection control

Clinical nursing

Medication safety

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse license (Missouri)

Job description

The Clinical Educator provides education and clinical staff development and training throughout the facility and affiliated service lines. Providing education and competency assessment, the Clinical Educator ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards associated with Clinical Education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program. Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• Four (4) years of clinical acute care nursing experience is required; critical care experience is strongly preferred.
• Two (2) years of clinical education experience or project inclusion is also preferred.
• Experience with regulatory education requirements in acute care settings and program development/coordination is preferred.
• BLS required within 7 days. ALS, and PALS certifications required within 30 days.
• Current Missouri or compact state RN licensure is required.
• Competence in practice as appropriate for previous experience or completion of an orientation program. Participates in ongoing educational and training opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices.
• Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively.
• Proficient in administering medications and monitoring for side effects.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting patient care.
• Knowledge of safety standards, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives.