Nurse Clinical Education Leader

Carle Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Clinical Educator to coordinate education for units/sites, delivering bedside instruction and validating staff competency. The role leads orientation, clinical application, and continuing education, aligning with system and site goals.

It requires RN licensure, BLS certification, and nursing experience to promote patient safety and care quality. The educator will participate in governance and quality improvement activities, leveraging evidence-based practice to drive

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Illinois.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing with clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with managers to address clinical practice and documentation trends.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor staff competency with records for ongoing review.
• Plan and coordinate educational presentations and activities as needed.
• Provide opportunities for less experienced staff to grow and develop their unit-specific skills.
• Participate in unit and specialty meetings including governance, quality, safety, and accreditation.
• Utilize information technology to obtain evidence to support best practices and communicate with the care team.
• Perform needs assessments for clinical roles and design educational opportunities.
• Coordinate site/unit orientation for clinical team members and preceptors.
• Serve as a resource for professional growth for all clinical roles.
• Provide a portion of time in direct patient care to maintain skill competency and relevance.

Skills

BLS within 30 days

RN license

Bachelor's in Nursing

Nursing experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Nursing

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a Clinical Educator to coordinate education for units/sites, delivering bedside instruction and validating staff competency. The role leads orientation, clinical application, and continuing education, aligning with system and site goals.

It requires RN licensure, BLS certification, and nursing experience to promote patient safety and care quality. The educator will participate in governance and quality improvement activities, leveraging evidence-based practice to drive