Clinical Educator RN

CommonSpirit Health • Kearney, NE

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About The Position

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community. This is a part time, 20 hour per week position at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, Nebraska. We are seeking a motivated and collaborative Clinical Nurse Educator to promote excellence in clinical nursing practice and support the professional growth and development of nursing staff. Serving as a frontline nurse leader, this role plays a key part in advancing clinical education, competency development, and evidence-based practice in alignment with the CHI Health Nursing Strategic Plan and Vision. The Clinical Nurse Educator partners with campus and divisional nursing leadership to implement education initiatives, support transitions to practice, and foster a culture of clinical excellence, collaboration, and lifelong learning.

Requirements

• BSN required.
• MSN or completion of MSN program within 5 years of start date.
• Active RN licensure in the state of Nebraska.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for developing others and advancing nursing practice
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and professional excellence
• Ability to mentor, influence, and support change across teams

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing education and professional development programs in alignment with organizational priorities.
• Serve as a role model, clinical expert, mentor, and change agent for nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams.
• Consult on organizational and system initiatives related to nursing practice, education, and program development.
• Integrate evidence-based practice into educational initiatives and clinical leadership activities.
• Provide expertise and support for quality improvement initiatives and clinical outcomes.
• Support transitions to practice and ongoing professional development, including onboarding, orientation, nurse residency, fellowships, competency validation, preceptor development, and mentorship programs.
• Develop and maintain educational resources and tools grounded in adult learning theory and organizational development principles.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by nursing leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees