RN Clinical Educator

Clinical Educator - Nursing Administration Full-Time | Gateway Regional Medical Center | Granite City, Illinois Help Shape the Future of Nursing at Gateway Regional Medical Center At Gateway Regional Medical Center, we believe exceptional patient care begins with exceptional people. We are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care while creating an environment where employees feel supported, empowered, and equipped to grow. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Clinical Educator who is energized by developing others, building clinical excellence, and helping teams succeed. If you enjoy teaching, mentoring, leading change, and influencing patient outcomes through education and staff development-we'd love to meet you. Position Summary The Clinical Educator serves as a key leader in nursing education, professional development, onboarding, and clinical competency across the organization. This role supports the growth and success of nursing staff through education, coaching, curriculum development, and performance improvement initiatives. The Clinical Educator partners closely with nursing leaders and frontline staff to strengthen clinical practice, support quality outcomes, and promote a culture of continuous learning. In addition to educator responsibilities, this role serves as operational leadership support and may act on behalf of nursing leadership during manager absences and administrative coverage needs. What You’ll Do Education & Staff Development Facilitate onboarding, orientation, and ongoing education for nursing staff Develop and deliver engaging educational programs and clinical training Assess learning needs and support competency validation processes Participate in curriculum development and evidence-based education initiatives Support professional growth, mentorship, and staff engagement Serve as a clinical resource and coach across nursing departments Leadership & Operations Support nursing leadership with operational oversight when needed Assist with staffing coordination and department workflow management Serve as acting manager in the absence of the unit manager Participate in performance improvement and quality initiatives Act as Nurse Administrator On-Call as assigned Promote collaboration across interdisciplinary teams Position Details Title: Clinical Educator Department: Nursing Administration Location: Gateway Regional Medical Center 2100 Madison Avenue Granite City, IL 62040 Status: Full-Time Qualifications Education Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or degree in Education Licensure & Certifications Required: Current Illinois RN license Current BLS certification (AHA or American Red Cross) Ability to maintain all required unit-specific certifications Experience Required: Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience Preferred: Previous Clinical Educator experience One to three years of leadership, management, or supervisory experience Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills Why Join Gateway? Competitive compensation with performance-based opportunities Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Retirement savings plan with employer match Paid vacation and holiday time Shift differentials where applicable Supportive and collaborative leadership team Opportunity to influence nursing practice and develop future clinical leaders Compensation Pay Range: $35.00-$55.00 per hour Compensation is determined based on education, certifications, experience, leadership background, and relevant skills. Final offers are reviewed through our compensation process to ensure fairness and internal equity. #J-18808-Ljbffr