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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:
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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 OR
- 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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