Unit-Based RN Educator - Lead Clinical Education

MountainView Regional Medical Center; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) program

NM Earned Sick Leave

Job summary

MountainView Regional Medical Center, located in Las Cruces, NM, seeks an experienced Unit-Based Educator (RN) to lead clinical education and professional development within a designated unit. You will collaborate with department leaders to enhance competency, implement orientation programs, and ensure regulatory training compliance.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practices, simulation-based training, and ongoing staff mentorship to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Master's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Education preferred.
• 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience in a specialty area is required.
• 2-4 years in nursing education or staff development or a related role is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with staff, department leaders, and administration to assess training needs and design learner-focused educational experiences.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates unit-based orientation programs for new staff, ensuring seamless integration and adherence to best practices.
• Maintains and monitors training and certification records for unit staff, ensuring regulatory and organizational compliance.
• Serves as a resource for staff seeking guidance on clinical practices and skill development to support continuous improvement.
• Delivers direct training through classroom instruction, hands-on practice, and simulations to enhance unit competencies.
• Evaluates educational interventions through feedback, assessments, and measurable outcomes, revising programs as needed.
• Keeps updated on healthcare advancements and unit practices to ensure staff remain current.
• Assists with planning and executing annual training sessions to meet competency and compliance requirements.
• Participates in education, quality improvement, and clinical excellence meetings and represents unit educational needs.
• Supports organizational initiatives by aligning education programs with strategic goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned and complies with policies.

Skills

Educational program development

Evidence-based clinical practices

Learner needs assessment

Mentorship and coaching

Simulation-based training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Education (preferred)

Tools

Simulation-based training tools

Job description

MountainView Regional Medical Center, located in Las Cruces, NM, seeks an experienced Unit-Based Educator (RN) to lead clinical education and professional development within a designated unit. You will collaborate with department leaders to enhance competency, implement orientation programs, and ensure regulatory training compliance.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practices, simulation-based training, and ongoing staff mentorship to improve patient outcomes.