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RN - Onboarding Clinical Nurse Educator - Full Time - Days

Mercy Health, Washington, MO, United States


Find your calling at Mercy!
Delivers and coordinates the standardized new hire Nursing orientation program for licensed and unlicensed coworkers. Responsible for developing and updating the core program in alignment with evidenced based practice.

Position Details:
Join Our Team at Mercy Hospital Washington

RN – Onboarding Clinical Nurse Educator

Full-Time | 40 hours/week | Day Shift

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Role Overview
The

RN – Onboarding Clinical Nurse Educator

leads and coordinates Mercy’s standardized nursing onboarding program for licensed and unlicensed coworkers. This role is essential in ensuring new team members are prepared for safe, high‑quality patient care through evidence‑based education, collaboration, and a supportive learning environment.

Why Join Mercy?
Exceptional benefits starting Day One , including:

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

– Medical, dental, and vision through United Healthcare

Generous Paid Time Off

– Up to

34 days per year

(vacation, holidays, personal time, short‑term illness)

Paid Parental Leave

– Supporting you and your growing family

401(k) with Employer Match

– Plan confidently for your future

Tuition Reimbursement

– Up to

$2,000/year

for continuing education

Dependent Care FSA Contribution

– $100/month for eligible participants

Paid Volunteer Time

– Give back to your community while on the clock

Free Parking

– Always included

Career Growth Opportunities

– Advance your career within Mercy

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain onboarding and competency‑based education programs aligned with:

Evidence‑based practice

Mercy’s Nursing Professional Practice Model

Patient Experience initiatives

Create and coordinate comprehensive orientation plans for newly hired licensed and unlicensed coworkers

Schedule orientation activities, document competency completion, and communicate education needs with leaders

Foster an inclusive, supportive, and engaging adult learning environment

Utilize diverse teaching strategies (virtual and in‑person), including simulation, mock events, and case‑based learning

Partner with peers to support:

Hospital and regional nurse residency programs

Academic School of Nursing relationships as adjunct faculty

Serve as a role model for Mercy’s culture of excellence, safety, and compassion

Provide timely feedback, coaching, and professional development guidance

Maintain proficiency in clinical skills, EMR systems, learning management platforms, scheduling tools, Microsoft Office, and AV equipment

Support education related to Mercy policies (infection prevention, HIPAA, emergency preparedness, etc.)

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:

RN license in the appropriate state

AHA BLS Provider certification

Clinical experience requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree:

Minimum

2 years

clinical experience

Associate Degree:

10 years hospital nursing experience

5 years hospital nursing experience with active enrollment in an RN‑to‑BSN program

Strong clinical knowledge and credibility in evidence‑based practice

Proven organizational and multitasking skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with clinical technology and equipment

Preferred

2 years of teaching or clinical education experience

Physical Requirements

Ability to push, pull, and/or lift up to

50 lbs regularly

Prolonged standing and walking during shifts

Ability to bend, kneel, reach, twist, grip, and squat as required

Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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