Clinical Nurse Educator

Join Our Team as a Clinical Nurse Educator (RN) ! 

Do you have a passion for teaching, mentoring, and helping nurses grow in their careers? At Cottage Hospital, we’re looking for a Clinical Nurse Educator (RN) to guide and inspire our nursing staff. This is a 64-hour per pay period role (M–F, occasional weekends for special education events), perfect for someone who loves blending clinical expertise with creativity and leadership.

If you’re energized by building strong orientation programs, shaping future nurses, and keeping our team at the top of their game with innovative education, this is your chance to make a real impact—while enjoying the rewards of a supportive, close-knit community hospital.

Ready to bring your passion for nursing education to life? Apply today and grow with us at Cottage!

Job Summary

The Clinical Nurse Educator is responsible for the orientation, competency, and ongoing education of clinical staff. This role designs and manages orientation programs, oversees preceptors and the new nurse residency program, and leads annual competency initiatives such as skills weeks, simulations, and clinical education days. As a clinical staff member, the educator may also provide hands-on teaching and in-the-moment training, serving as a mentor and resource for our nursing team.

Key Responsibilities

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  Develop, implement, and evaluate orientation programs for clinical staff

  
  


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  Monitor and adjust new staff orientation plans as needed

  
  


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  Partner with department directors to manage staff orientation and annual competency programs

  
  


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  Facilitate student nurse experiences in collaboration with nursing schools

  
  


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  Design and deliver simulation scenarios to support education needs and trauma preparedness

  
  


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  Provide ongoing clinical guidance, mentorship, and in-services for nursing staff

  
  


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  Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care and professional development

  
  


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  Integrate evidence-based practice and industry trends into educational programming

  
  


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  Manage online learning platforms and instructional technologies

  
  


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  Contribute to policy and procedure development related to patient care and staff development