Clinical Nurse Educator, RN

Hospital
Main Campus
1418 College Dr
Mt Carmel, IL 62863, USA

The Clinical Nurse Educator RN partners with departmental leadership to identify, design, and implement staff education programs that enhance clinical practice and improve patient outcomes. This role serves as a primary resource for clinical education, competency development, and evidence-based practice, ensuring staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills to deliver exceptional care. In addition, the position supports Wabash General Hospital's mission and strategic vision by integrating patient experience principles into education initiatives and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to meet or exceed patient satisfaction goals as measured by HCAHPS and other quality indicators.

The Clinical Nurse Educator RN is a registered nurse who demonstrates exemplary patient care and is accountable for formal and informal staff education and orientation. This includes working with the team to identify learning needs, develop and implement educational strategies, and participate in learning effectiveness evaluation, adhering to the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics.

The nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of WGH, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinates and participates in unit-specific orientation processes.
• Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence-based practice principles, and clinical expertise in nursing practice into education experiences.
• Develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates formal and informal education of staff.
• Develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates annual job-specific clinical skills validation and competency evaluation.

The Clinical Nurse Educator RN champions the education and patient experience processes  nurse reviews and understands NRC data and uses the data to provide in-depth, proactive consultation, coaching, and strategies to directors and staff. This position assists leadership in the development of action plans to improve performance; researchers, reviews, and implements best practices for patient experience. Assists in finding patients with access to care issues and facilities in removing barriers.

Handles patient/family complaints and resolutions in relation to patient experience. Follows all policies and procedures as established by WGH for patient care and confidentiality.

Benefits Summary

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Insurance
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Free internal prescription program
• Employer contributions to premiums.
• Retirement Plans
• 457(b) plan with employer matching.
• 401(a) plan for employer contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Vacation days: 12 to 27 days per year based on years of service
• Sick days: 12 days per year accruing to a maximum of 65 days.
• Holidays: 6 observed paid holidays
• Work-Life Balance
• Other Benefits
• Employer-provided life insurance with optional additional coverage available at the employee's expense.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Scholarship and Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Productivity, retention, and referral bonuses

About Us

At Wabash General Hospital, we are dedicated to putting patients at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our motto, “people you know, helping people you love,” we are committed to serving our community with care and compassion.

We offer services for all generations, striving to be the trusted healthcare destination throughout every stage of life. While we are honored to have received numerous awards recognizing our efforts to be the best, what truly sets us apart is the personalized experience we provide to our patients and their families.

Our compassionate and dedicated team is focused on delivering exceptional, individualized care to support patients and their loved ones every step of the way. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve

Education

• Required
  :
  Bachelors or better in Nursing.
• Preferred
  :
  Masters or better in Nursing.

Experience

• Required
  :
  Minimum of five (5) years of clinical nursing experience required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• Preferred
  :
  Master s degree in Nursing with Clinical Nurse Specialist focus preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• Required
  :
  Registered Nurse

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