Registered Nurse - RN - CVICU Educator

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO and leave

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Havasu Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Registered Nurse (CVICU Educator) to lead cardiovascular education and staff development. You will design, implement, and evaluate education programs, mentor nurses, and support competency validation to ensure high-quality patient care.

Collaborating with leaders and interprofessional teams, you’ll drive ongoing professional development, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice within the CVICU.

Qualifications

• Arizona RN license with active licensure (or compact license with Arizona endorsement).
• BSN from an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum three years CVICU nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates CVICU education programs and competency training.
• Onboards new CVICU staff and preceptors.
• Supports orientation, competency validation, and evidence-based practice.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to improve outcomes.
• Leads simulation and classroom learning activities.

Skills

Clinical education

Staff development

Precepting

Leadership

Communication

Education

BSN

MSN (preferred)

Tools

Simulation labs

Cardiac care equipment

Job description

Havasu Regional Medical Centeris part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Registered Nurse (RN) - CVICU Educatorjoining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

At Havasu Regional Medical Center, you'll join a collaborative team committed to delivering advanced cardiovascular services close to home. As a CVICU Educator, you'll serve as a clinical expert and trusted resource, empowering nurses with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to provide exceptional patient care. From onboarding new team members to developing advanced critical care education programs, your leadership will help elevate clinical performance and strengthen a culture focused on quality, safety, and innovation.

How you'll contribute

The Clinical Nurse Educator (CVICU) is responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating educational programs and competency-based training for staff caring for cardiovascular and critically ill patients. This position serves as a clinical expert and resource for CVICU nursing practice and supports the development of staff knowledge, skills, and clinical judgment to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.

The CVICU Educator collaborates with nursing leadership, physicians, preceptors, and interdisciplinary teams to support orientation, ongoing professional development, competency validation, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement initiatives related to cardiovascular critical care services.

Essential Functions

• Develops, coordinates, and evaluates orientation and onboarding programs for CVICU staff.
• Provides clinical education related to cardiovascular surgery, critical care, hemodynamic monitoring, and advanced cardiac therapies.
• Supports staff competency validation and annual education requirements.
• Serves as a resource, mentor, and coach for nursing staff, preceptors, and charge nurses.
• Facilitates classroom, simulation, and bedside learning experiences.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership to identify educational needs and develop action plans to improve outcomes.
• Participates in quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory readiness activities.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of policies, procedures, and clinical practice standards.
• Supports the growth and expansion of cardiovascular services through education and workforce development initiatives.
• Evaluates educational outcomes through competency assessments, audits, and performance metrics.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to promote evidence-based practice and excellence in patient care.
• Participates in mock codes, STEMI drills, Code Blue debriefings, and simulation activities.

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current Arizona RN license or Compact RN License with Arizona endorsement, and possess an Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing school.

Additional requirements include:

• Master's Degree (MSN) in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of recent CVICU nursing experience required.
• Experience caring for post-operative cardiac surgery patients required.
• Previous experience as a preceptor, charge nurse, educator, or clinical leader preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Arizona or compact state.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required.
• CCRN, CSC, PCCN, or other cardiovascular specialty certification preferred.
• Experience with Impella, IABP, CRT, ECMO and advanced cardiovascular therapies preferred.
• Experience supporting cardiovascular program development and open-heart surgery programs preferred.

More about Havasu Regional Medical Center

Havasu Regional Medical Centeris a 171-bedcommunity hospital with the resources and the technology to serve as a regional healthcare provider. It's a compassionate place that combines the best in local hometown care with the latest in world-class medical technology. We are proud to be The Joint Commission-accredited and Medicare-certified.

The facility offers a full complement of patient-centered, community hospital and regional referral services in most major medical disciplines, including open heart, complex spine surgery and neurosurgery. More than 100 affiliated physicians and allied health professionals comprise the medical staff and represent a broad cross-section of specialty areas.

EEOC Statement

"Havasu Regional Medical Center" is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Havasu Regional Medical Centeris committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.