RN - Advanced Clinical Nurse Educator

MERCY HOSPITAL ARDMORE

Role: RN Advanced Clinical Nurse Educator

Status: Full-Time (40 hrs/wk)

Overview:

Serves to support orientation, competency programs, in-service education, continuing education, academic partnerships, career development and role transition at the Unit level for Mercy coworkers. Oversees, precepts and/mentors newer educators and presents, evaluates and builds evidence-based education for ministry wide standardized education strategies at the unit level.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Experience: If bachelor's degree is the highest level of degree attained, 10 years' teaching experience is required. If master's degree has been attained, 3 years' teaching experience is required.

License: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.

Certification:

AHA BLS provider

Specialty certification

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

Deep understanding of nursing practice, including medical-surgical nursing, critical care, pediatric care, maternal-child health, mental health, and other specialty areas.

Ability to convey complex medical concepts clearly and understandably.

Effective in both verbal and written communication, including conflict resolution, negotiation, problem-solving, and providing clear feedback.

Proficiency in adult teaching strategies and education tools/methods (virtual/in-person) that develop and enhance critical thinking skills (e.g., mock events, simulation, writing case scenarios).

Ability to develop and maintain onboarding and competency curriculum incorporating evidence-based practices, the Nursing Professional Practice Model, and Patient Experience initiatives.

Strong leadership abilities to lead or participate in teams tasked with building standardized education efforts.

Ability to create a climate conducive to learning by fostering good relationships with learners in a diverse environment.

Competency in unit-specific nursing skills and technology programs, including EMR, Microsoft Office, scheduling platforms, learning management systems, and AV equipment.

Proven ability to organize and multitask to meet project deadlines.

Coordination of scheduling for new hires and maintaining education records.

Functioning as a consultant, identifying and influencing organizational decisions through service on councils, committees, and other relevant groups.

Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with evolving best practices.

Ability to adapt teaching methods to align with literacy levels, cultural diversity, and learning styles.

Use of clinical reasoning to provide safe, quality nursing care based on the best available evidence and ethical principles.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Master's degree in Nursing

Certifications: Additional life support certifications as required by specialty (ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE, TNCC and/or ENPC)