RN Clinical Educator | Medical-Surgical Units

Logan Health•Kalispell, MT

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Logan Health is seeking an experienced RN Clinical Educator to support their Acute Care Unit (ACU), Surgical Unit, and Float Pool teams. This role is ideal for an experienced bedside nurse who has served as a preceptor, charge nurse, clinical trainer, instructor, or mentor and is passionate about developing the next generation of caregivers. This is an opportunity to step beyond direct patient assignments and make a broader impact by coaching nurses and CNAs, strengthening clinical practice, and supporting excellence in patient care across multiple inpatient units. As the RN Clinical Educator, you will serve as a clinical educator, trainer, and mentor for inpatient nursing teams supporting RNs and CNAs in the Acute Care Unit (ACU), Surgical Unit, and Float Pool. These units care for a diverse patient population and include many newly licensed nurses who rely on strong clinical support, coaching, and professional development.

Requirements

Current Montana RN license or multistate compact license.
Strong inpatient nursing experience.
Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.

Nice To Haves

BSN degree.
Five (5) or more years of Medical/Surgical or Acute Care nursing experience.
Three (3) or more years of experience as a preceptor, charge nurse, educator, trainer, instructor, or leader.
Specialty certification and/or Nursing Professional Development certification.
Master's degree in Nursing or related field.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver engaging clinical education programs for RNs and CNAs.
Facilitate orientation and onboarding for new caregivers.
Provide hands-on instruction, skills training, and competency validation.
Develop educational resources that support safe, effective patient care.
Partner with unit leaders to strengthen the preceptor experience.
Support and coach preceptors in developing future nurses.
Help ensure new caregivers receive a positive and effective onboarding experience.
Provide ongoing guidance and mentorship throughout orientation.
Serve as a trusted clinical resource for staff and leaders.
Provide real-time coaching to support critical thinking and clinical decision-making.
Identify learning opportunities and develop targeted education plans.
Assist teams in adapting to new processes, standards, and evidence-based practices.
Collaborate with nurse managers and supervisors to identify educational needs.
Support retention efforts through professional development and caregiver engagement.
Help foster a culture of accountability, excellence, teamwork, and continuous learning.