RN - Clinical Educator - Emergency Department

Position: RN - Clinical Educator - Emergency Department - Full Time
RN
- Clinical Educator
- Emergency Department
- Full Time

Job Category
:
Nursing

Requisition Number
: RNCLI
015760

• Posted :
  October 27, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Hourly Range : $39.52 USD to $59.28 USD

Locations

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Meritus Medical Center
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

• Pay or shift range: $39.52 USD to $59.28 USD
  The posted range is the budgeted amount for this position. The actual rate of pay will be determined based on several factors, including your relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and alignment with Meritus Health’s compensation practices.

Description

RN
- Clinical Educator
- Emergency Department
Full Time - Mon.

- Fri - 8:00am - 4:30pm

Help strengthen emergency nursing through education, mentorship, and clinical excellence.

Join the Meritus Nursing Education team and make an impact on the nurses who deliver emergency care to our community. In this role, you’ll support new and experienced nurses as they build confidence, advance their skills, and provide safe, evidence-based care. Meritus offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth, continuing education, and leadership development.

Position Summary

The RN Clinical Educator plans, develops, implements, and evaluates educational programs that support the professional growth and clinical competency of Emergency Department nursing staff. Programs include orientation, continuing education, in-services, and competency assessments aligned with departmental needs and organizational standards of care.

Serving as a clinical resource, mentor, and role model, the educator promotes evidence-based practice, lifelong learning, and continuous improvement. Practice is guided by the ethical principles of the Nurse Practice Act and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver educational programs and competency assessments tailored to Emergency Department nursing practice.
• Coordinate orientation and onboarding to support new clinical staff in transitioning successfully to their roles.
• Assess learning needs and evaluate educational effectiveness through staff feedback, competency outcomes, and ongoing needs assessments.
• Partner with nursing leadership and multidisciplinary teams to align education with clinical priorities, standards of care, and organizational goals.
• Provide clinical guidance and mentorship that supports nursing skill development and evidence-based practice.
• Maintain accurate education and competency records in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives through targeted education and staff development.

Qualifications

• Education
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required; candidates who do not currently hold an MSN must obtain it within five years
  .
• Master’s degree in Nursing Education preferred.
• Experience
• At least five years of recent acute care nursing experience, including three years in the specialty area;
  Emergency Department experience preferred.
• Licensure and Certification
• Current Maryland Registered Nurse license or a valid compact/multistate RN license authorizing practice in Maryland.
• National certification in a clinical specialty preferred, or attainment within one year of eligibility.
• BLS (CPR) certification required per policy.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, and other specialty certifications required as applicable to the clinical units supported.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced computer proficiency, including educational technology and learning management systems.
• Ability to engage, motivate, and mentor nursing professionals…