Clinical Nursing Educator - Neuro MedSurg Service Line

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The Service Line Clinical Educator (CE) is a Nursing Professional Development (NPD) practitioner who functions as both a specialist in their clinical service line (e.g., Critical Care, Emergency Services, Perioperative, Med-Surg, Women's/Children's, etc.) and a generalist educator for the system. Grounded in the ANPD Practice Model and adult learning principles, the CE is accountable for advancing clinical competence, supporting evidence-based practice, and fostering professional development. This role is essential in delivering system-aligned education that prepares our workforce to provide safe, high-quality, evidence-based care. The CE ensures that education and competency programs are aligned with ANPD domains of practice, organizational priorities, and specialty-specific standards. Responsible for service line orientation and professional development, initial and annual competencies, education/development for new and current clinical associates. The role collaborates with nursing leadership, preceptors, and other departments to achieve quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, and workforce readiness. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision, and Values.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview
The Service Line Clinical Educator (CE) is a Nursing Professional Development (NPD) practitioner who functions as both a specialist in their clinical service line (e.g., Critical Care, Emergency Services, Perioperative, Med-Surg, Women's/Children's, etc.) and a generalist educator for the system. Grounded in the ANPD Practice Model and adult learning principles, the CE is accountable for advancing clinical competence, supporting evidence-based practice, and fostering professional development. This role is essential in delivering system-aligned education that prepares our workforce to provide safe, high-quality, evidence-based care. The CE ensures that education and competency programs are aligned with ANPD domains of practice, organizational priorities, and specialty-specific standards. Responsible for service line orientation and professional development, initial and annual competencies, education/development for new and current clinical associates. The role collaborates with nursing leadership, preceptors, and other departments to achieve quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, and workforce readiness. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision, and Values.

What you will do

Orientation & Competency Management

• Designs and evaluates orientation for new clinical associates within the service line.
• Coordinates and delivers service line–specific transition to practice program(s).
• Provides support to preceptors and clinical leaders in validating clinical competency using evidence-based methods and specialty standards.
• Accountable for initial and ongoing competency development for clinical nursing department associates.
• Develop and implement competency frameworks using evidence-based models (e.g., Donna Wright, ANPD standards).
• Ensure compliance with DNV, CMS, and certification requirements.

Education

• Assesses learning needs and develops tailored education plans for nursing service lines.
• Designs and facilitates educational activities using multiple adult-learner centered modalities (simulation, classroom, digital, JIT, etc.).
• Integrates national professional organization guidelines (e.g., AACN, ENA, AORN, AWHONN, AMSN) into education.

Role Development

• Serves as a mentor for development of clinical associates
• Promotes professional role development and advancement opportunities.

Collaborative Partnerships

• Collaborates with interprofessional teams, clinical leaders, and educators across the system to ensure consistency and reduce duplication.
• Participates in councils, committees, and initiatives that advance patient safety, quality, and professional practice.
• Serve as a consultant for leaders on associate development, education, and clinical practice change.

Inquiry

• Supports integration of evidence-based practice and quality improvement.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports education outcomes to guide program improvement and support organizational goals.

Ethics & Advocacy

• Advocates for a supportive learning environment that fosters resilience, professional identity formation, and associate well-being.
• Promotes lifelong learning, inclusion, and equity in professional development.

Leadership

• Provides expert education/development consultation for specialty practice within the service line.
• Demonstrates leadership in practice transitions, policy/procedure/process development, and system initiatives.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Allied Health
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing
• Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy
• Master's Degree Allied Health
• Master's Degree Nursing
• Master's Degree Respiratory Therapy
• Master's Degree Education

Experience Qualifications

• 3-5 years General nursing or clinical practice

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of competency-based education, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge and skill in clinical care.
• Proficiency in specialized clinical field.
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS).
• Skilled facilitator, coach, and mentor across levels of nursing staff.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, Forms, and PowerPoint.
• Detail oriented, self-motivated, and self-managed
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong problem-solving capabilities
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional partnerships
• Strong knowledge of specialty standards of practice, ANPD Scope of Practice Model, and adult-learning principles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to assess, design, and implement education that supports adult learning and practice change.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Licenses and Certifications

• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Registered Nurse Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing
• Registered Nurse Arkansas - Arkansas State Board of Nursing
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Arkansas - Arkansas State Medical Board

Supervision Provided by this Position

• There are no supervisory responsibilities assigned to this job, but may assign work or lead assigned projects.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• The conditions to which the Associate will be subject in this position: The Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work.
• Occasional travel to other Methodist Le Bonheur locations may be required.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

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