RN, Lead Clinical Nurse Educator: Hrly, FT

Firelands Regional Medical Center; Sandusky, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

Major medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Wellness offerings

Monthly employee events

Job summary

Firelands Health in Sandusky, OH seeks an RN Lead Clinical Nurse Educator (Hourly, FT) to coordinate clinical nursing education initiatives and support professional development across the Medical Center.

You will lead Clinical Nurse Educators and rotations, identify education gaps, design programs aligned with evidence-based standards, and champion evidence-based practice while partnering with Nurse Directors on orientation and staff development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Registered Nurse program with BSN; MSN preferred.
• Unencumbered Ohio nursing license; AHA instructor status encouraged.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS and chemo certification required; obtain PALS if not current within 6 months.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to supervise diverse teams; 3+ years leadership experience.
• Successful completion of a 90-day probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development, implementation and evaluation of clinical nursing education initiatives.
• Lead and coordinate Clinical Nurse Educators and clinical affiliation rotations.
• Conduct needs analyses to identify education gaps among clinical staff.
• Design, organize and monitor education programs to meet evidence-based standards.
• Champion evidence-based practice and maintain clinical proficiency.
• Develop orientation and ongoing professional development activities for staff.
• Monitor evaluations of new hires and current staff; report to Nurse Directors.
• Serve as a resource, role model and change agent at the bedside.
• Participate in new equipment/process changes including selection, integration and evaluation.
• Provide constructive feedback and maintain accreditation-related records and reports.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Ohio RN license

Job description

RN, Lead Clinical Nurse Educator: Hrly, FT

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: RNLEA009228

• Posted : September 1, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Position Highlights:

• Lifestyle: Sandusky was voted “Best Coastal Small Town in America”. You will have the opportunity to enjoy living and working in this growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie.
• Work/life: You will find support to help you manage your personal life while building a career.
• Employee-centric: Tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, comprehensive major medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), health and wellness offerings, monthly employee events, and more.

About Firelands Health:

Our goal at Firelands Health is to be the best & preferred independent healthcare employer for the Sandusky Bay region.

Firelands Health is the area’s largest and most comprehensive resource for quality medical care. We are “big enough to care for you, and small enough to care about you”. We are locally managed and governed as a not-for-profit healthcare facility, serving the counties of Erie, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Huron, covering a regional service area with over 300,000 residents. Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare, promote community wellness, and improve the lives we serve.

Our Core ACE Values: Attitude: We choose to be positive and inclusive every day. Commitment: We are committed to exceed the expectations of those we serve. Enthusiasm: We will work passionately to make a difference.

Position Summary

• Under the direction of the Director, Education Services coordinates the development, implementation and evaluation of all clinical nursing education initiatives and programs to continually support and enhance the professional development of all bedside nurse.
• Leads and coordinates Clinical Nurse Educators and clinical affiliation rotations.
• Conducts and participates in needs analyses to determine clinical staff education gaps.
• Designs, organizes, and monitors clinical nursing education programs for the Medical Center nursing staff to meet evidence based clinical standards.
• Champions the clinical spirit of inquiry for evidence-based practice and maintains clinical proficiency.
• Collaboratively develops instructional activities to ensure high quality new hire orientation and ongoing professional development.
• Monitors and maintains evaluation of new hires and current staff; keeps Nurse Directors informed of same and highlights any noticeable deviations from standard. Works directly with each Nurse Director on a routine and PRN basis.
• Serves as a resource person, role model and change agent at the bedside for clinical staff while demonstrating professional accountability.
• Participates/coordinates in new equipment and/or process change initiatives including selection, integration and evaluation.
• Provides current, direct, complete, professional and actionable positive and corrective feedback to others. Uses relationship building communication.
• Responsible for maintenance of records/reports required for accreditation standards; recommends timely record management changes as required.
• Responsible for compiling and submitting updates and reports to the Director, Education Services.
• Conducts regular meetings/communications with focus on departmental and organizational education

DRIVE FOR RESULTS:

• Critically examines and questions the rationale and scientific basis for clinical practice and/or changes in practice
• Identifies evidence-based practice/research findings with potential implications for changing clinical practice.
• Serves as a resource and mentor in evidence-based discussions articulating rationale for practice.

MANAGERIAL COURAGE:

• Accountable for current, direct, complete, and actionable positive and corrective feedback to others.
• Addresses problems with any person or situation quickly and directly, taking corrective action when necessary.
• Relays information to administrative level as needed.

What you will need:

• Graduate of accredited Registered Nurse program, BSN required, MSN and certification preferred; unencumbered licensed to practice professional nursing in the State of Ohio. AHA instructor statuses highly encouraged.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS and chemo certification. If PALS certification is not current, it must be obtained within 6 months.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and supervise diverse work team.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and sound knowledge and skills base in clinical area, with at least three years leadership experience.
• Successful completion of a ninety (90) day probationary period.

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