Perinatal Clinical Mentor RN - Labor & Delivery - Lakewood Medical Center (FT 8:30am-4:30pm)

Perinatal Clinical Mentor RN - Labor & Delivery - Lakewood Medical Center

The Clinical Nurse Mentor is an experienced Registered Nurse who inspires, coaches, and develops new nurses as they transition from novice to confident, competent clinicians. Serving as both a clinical expert and bedside mentor, this role provides real-time coaching, role modeling, and competency validation while promoting evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and exceptional patient care.

Working side-by-side with novice nurses in the clinical setting, the Clinical Nurse Mentor guides professional growth through assessment, education, feedback, and hands-on support. This position functions in the full capacity of a bedside Registered Nurse while creating a positive learning environment that strengthens confidence, competence, and team success.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor, coach, and support new nurses through daily bedside learning and role modeling.
• Assess clinical competencies and develop individualized learning plans.
• Provide real-time feedback, skills validation, and ongoing professional development.
• Deliver safe, evidence-based patient care while functioning as a bedside Registered Nurse.
• Promote clinical excellence, patient safety, critical thinking, and professional accountability.
• Collaborate with leaders, educators, and interdisciplinary teams to support successful nurse onboarding and development.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, teamwork, and high-quality patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with equivalent relevant experience.
• Current Missouri Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current BLS certification and ACLS certification as required by department (or obtained within 90 days of assignment to department 7328).
• Three (3) years of recent nursing experience with demonstrated clinical expertise and leadership.
• Department-required certifications.
• Proficiency with the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialty nursing certification.
• Experience as a preceptor, mentor, or clinical educator.