Clinical Nurse Education Coordinator LPN/RN

Regional West Health Services•Scottsbluff, NE

25d

About The Position

Regional West is seeking a Clinical Nurse Education Coordinator (LPN/RN) to advance clinical education, orientation, competency validation, continuing education, and professional development across the organization. The position serves as a clinical education resource for nursing and designated clinical staff, partnering with leaders to promote regulatory readiness, staff competency, patient safety, and high-quality patient care. The coordinator facilitates patient safety orientation and clinical onboarding for newly hired nurses and clinical staff; guides employees through required training, skills validation, and competency assessments; leads hands-on training; teaches certification courses such as BLS, ACLS, and PALS; coaches staff in clinical skills; and works with department leaders to identify learning needs and address competency gaps. The role coordinates continuing education programs, manages training records, tracks competency completion, maintains learning management system data, and supports compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements. It collaborates with nursing leadership, Human Resources, Quality, Compliance, Infection Prevention, Occupational Health, Medical Staff leaders, and other departments. The coordinator may also support performance improvement initiatives, education-related audits, orientation tracking, regulatory readiness activities, Occupational Health services, employee wellness initiatives, and department operations. This role is suited to an organized, adaptable educator and clinical mentor who can balance education delivery, regulatory requirements, competency validation, and workforce development while building relationships across departments. It offers the opportunity to shape the nursing workforce and employee experience while supporting excellent patient care.

Requirements

Current unrestricted Nebraska LPN or RN license, or eligibility to obtain Nebraska licensure within 90 days if residing in Nebraska; nurses residing outside Nebraska must hold an unrestricted compact state license.
At least three years of relevant clinical nursing experience.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS instructor certifications, or ability to obtain them within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience in clinical education, staff development, nursing leadership, or employee training.
Experience with healthcare human resources operations or workforce development programs.
Knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, and compliance standards.
Experience using learning management systems (LMS), HRIS platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Facilitate Patient Safety Orientation and coordinate clinical onboarding for newly hired nurses and clinical staff.
Guide employees through required training, skills validation, competency assessments, and organizational expectations.
Lead hands-on training sessions and teach certification courses such as BLS, ACLS, or PALS.
Coach staff through clinical skills and collaborate with department leaders to identify learning needs and address competency gaps.
Coordinate continuing education programs and manage training records.
Track competency completion and maintain learning management system data.
Help ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements and maintain regulatory survey readiness.
Partner with nursing leadership, Human Resources, Quality, Compliance, Infection Prevention, Occupational Health, Medical Staff leaders, and other departments on education priorities and workforce development needs.
Assist with performance improvement initiatives, education-related audits, orientation tracking, and regulatory readiness activities.
Provide backup support for Occupational Health services, employee wellness initiatives, and department operations when needed.