Job Description

The Clinical Educator is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs that support nursing competency, professional development, and evidence-based practice. This role ensures nursing staff maintain required clinical competencies, regulatory compliance, and high-quality patient care standards across the hospital, including both high-acuity and medical-surgical care environments such as the Emergency Department and inpatient Med-Surg units.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• We are a drug free facility. Passing a pre-employment drug screening is required.

Job Qualifications:

Requirements:

• Current Nursing License with the Alabama Board of Nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
• Three to five years of experience working as a registered nurse (RN).

• Minimum of 3–5 years of acute care nursing experience, including Emergency Department and/or Medical-Surgical experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles and clinical education methodologies.
  Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Education, or related field.

• Prior experience as a Clinical Educator, Preceptor, or Charge Nurse in Emergency Department and/or Medical-Surgical units.

• Relevant certifications such as CEN, CMSRN, TNCC, ACLS, PALS, or equivalent.

• Certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC).

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong clinical knowledge and teaching ability.

• Ability to educate nursing staff across diverse clinical environments, including Emergency and Medical-Surgical units.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to assess learning needs and evaluate educational outcomes.

• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively across interdisciplinary teams.

• Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS) and Microsoft Office.