Clinical Nurse Educator - Mercy South

Mercy • Saint Louis, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Educator supports orientation, competency programs, in-service education, continuing education, academic partnerships, career development, and role transition for Mercy coworkers at the unit level. This position is based at Mercy South in St. Louis, Missouri, and serves the Med/Tele unit. The role develops and delivers evidence-based onboarding and competency programs, creates orientation and ongoing education plans for licensed and unlicensed staff, and fosters a positive learning environment using varied teaching strategies. The educator partners with leaders and academic institutions, mentors and supports coworkers, maintains proficiency in unit-specific skills and technology, and helps ensure compliance with Mercy policies and address knowledge gaps.

This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• If a bachelor's degree has been attained, at least 2 years of clinical experience is required.
• If an associate's degree is the highest degree attained, 10 years of hospital nursing experience is required, or 5 years of hospital nursing experience if actively enrolled in an RN-to-BSN program.
• Current appropriate state license if required in the discipline.
• AHA BLS provider certification.
• Clinical knowledge related to evidence-based practice and credibility to positively influence patient care delivery.
• Ability to organize and multitask to meet project deadlines.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of equipment and technology used in the delivery of patient care.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of audiovisual equipment.
• Certification or progress toward certification in a specialty related to the responsibilities, if available in the discipline.
• Two years of teaching experience.
• Additional life support certifications as required by specialty, such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE, TNCC, and/or ENPC.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver onboarding and competency programs using evidence-based practices.
• Create orientation and ongoing education plans for licensed and unlicensed staff.
• Foster a positive learning environment and use diverse teaching strategies, including simulation, mock events, and case scenarios.
• Partner with leadership and academic institutions to support education initiatives.
• Serve as a mentor, resource, and role model, promoting excellence and safety.
• Maintain proficiency in unit-specific skills, EMR systems, and technology tools.
• Ensure compliance with Mercy policies and assist with drills and education addressing knowledge gaps.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree