RN Clinical Educator Surgical Services

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our RN Clinical Educator - Surgical Services, you will be a pivotal leader, empowering our nursing teams with cutting-edge knowledge and skills to deliver exceptional patient care across various clinical settings, including Preop, PACU, GI and OR.Every day, you will design, implement, and evaluate dynamic educational programs, mentor frontline nurses, and integrate best practices to ensure the highest standards of professional nursing. You'll drive continuous clinical excellence, fostering a culture of learning and innovation throughout our organization.To be successful in this role, you will combine advanced clinical expertise, exceptional communication and teaching abilities, and a passion for professional development, serving as a catalyst for growth and superior patient outcomes.

• Assesses, researches, coordinates/facilitates, implements, and evaluates educational and professional development programs, services and systems as established by CHI Health nursing division and/or campus leadership.
• Acts as role model, clinical nursing expert, change agent, mentor, and leader to the campus and CHI Health nursing division.
• Serves as a consultant for organizational, divisional, and system initiatives and program development as related to nursing practice.
• Actively seeks out evidence based practice and findings and applies to clinical excellence and education.
• Provides clinical expertise and leadership to quality improvement initiatives.
• Coordinates and facilitates nursing transitions to practice and ongoing professional development through support of central onboarding, clinical orientation, nurse residency, fellowships, competency assessment, and preceptor and mentor programs.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) upon hire or Masters of Nursing (MSN) upon hire or completion of an MSN program within 5 years of start date
• Nursing education experience demonstrating progressive experience in the development and implementation of clinical education programs
• Minimum three years relevant nursing experience
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License in Nebraska 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association 

Where You’ll Work

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.