Nurse Clinical Education Specialist

Carle Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health in Illinois is seeking a Clinical Educator to lead education for the Unit, Department, or Site, providing bedside education to clinical staff and ensuring competency through skill validation and ongoing monitoring.

The role also involves developing orientation/onboarding, promoting evidence-based practice changes, and overseeing policy development to improve patient safety and care quality across sites and specialties.

Qualifications

• BLS within 30 days (AHA) and RN license (IDFPR) required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required; nursing work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with supervisors and managers to address issues related to clinical practice and documentation trends.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor staff competency and keep records for ongoing review.
• Plan and coordinate educational presentations and activities as needed, providing opportunities for less experienced staff to grow.
• 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.
• Develop orientation for clinical team members and those who support patient care.
• Recruit, prepare, and coordinate unit staff for preceptor positions.
• Serve as a resource for professional growth for all clinical roles.

Skills

Clinical education

Staff development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Nursing

Job description

Carle Health in Illinois is seeking a Clinical Educator to lead education for the Unit, Department, or Site, providing bedside education to clinical staff and ensuring competency through skill validation and ongoing monitoring.

The role also involves developing orientation/onboarding, promoting evidence-based practice changes, and overseeing policy development to improve patient safety and care quality across sites and specialties.