Job Description

RN Clinical Educator | Interventional Radiology | Cardiac Cath Lab
Full Time, 72 hrs. biweekly, Mon. - Fri., Dayshift

Meritus Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Clinical Educator to support our Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab), Interventional Radiology (IR), and Vascular Services. This dynamic educator will play a critical role in developing and delivering educational programs that promote clinical excellence, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and professional growth across procedural services.

The Clinical Educator serves as a clinical expert and trusted resource for nursing, technologists, and ancillary staff while partnering with leaders, physicians, quality teams, and interdisciplinary stakeholders to advance evidence-based practice and optimize patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate orientation, onboarding, competency validation, and continuing education programs for Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, and Vascular Services staff.
• Facilitate new employee orientation, specialty education, annual competencies, and ongoing professional development initiatives.
• Collaborate with department leadership to identify educational needs and create targeted learning plans that support strategic and operational goals.
• Promote evidence-based practice by integrating current clinical guidelines, regulatory standards, and best practices into educational offerings.
• Serve as a clinical expert and mentor for registered nurses, technologists, and ancillary team members, fostering clinical confidence and professional growth.
• Support the implementation of new technologies, equipment, procedures, and clinical workflows through education and competency validation.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives by analyzing data, identifying opportunities, and developing educational interventions.
• Assist with accreditation and regulatory readiness, ensuring compliance with The Joint Commission, CMS, state regulations, and professional practice standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, leadership, Infection Prevention, Quality, and other interdisciplinary teams to improve patient care and clinical outcomes.
• Maintain documentation of education, competency assessments, certifications, and required regulatory training.
• Encourage specialty certification and lifelong learning among staff while promoting a culture of excellence, accountability, and engagement.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education - BSN or higher required. MSN required-must be obtained within 5 years if not currently held. Master's in nursing education preferred.

Experience - Minimum of 5 years recent experience in an acute care setting. 3 years in Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology required.

Licensure/Certification - Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Maryland or compact license. BLS required, ACLS required, Specialty certification preferred (or obtained within 1 year of eligibility)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Strong interpersonal, communication, and teaching skills; Knowledge of procedural processes/equipment/supplies, hemodynamics, sedation, and radiation safety; Has a full spectrum practice of IR and cardiology; Proficiency in computer systems and clinical documentation tools.

Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.