Clinical Nurse Educator - ER (Exempt)

Find your calling at Mercy!

Serves to support orientation, competency programs, in-service education, continuing education, academic partnerships, career development and role transition at the Unit level for Mercy coworkers.

Position Details:

Clinical Nurse Educator - ER Focused

Location: Mercy Hospital Southeast, Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: Center of Nursing Excellence

Status: Full-Time - 40 hours/week - (EXEMPT) Salaried Position

Qualifications:

• Required Education: Graduate from a university, college, or school of nursing. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required. (Or RN enrolled in BSN program within 6 months of hire.)

• Required Experience: Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience required. Nursing experience in the emergency department is vital for this role. Demonstrates clinical knowledge related to evidence-based practice with the credibility to positively influence the delivery of patient care. Proven ability to organize and multitask to meet project deadlines. Knowledge of equipment/technology used in delivery of patient care.

• Preferred Experience: 2 years teaching experience. Computer skills in Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge of audiovisual equipment is an advantage. 

• Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current Missouri RN license and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed. Must meet all state board of nursing requirements.

• Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire. Other unit specific certifications/additional life support certifications as required by specialty (ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE, TNCC and/or ENPC)

• Preferred Certifications: Certified or progress toward professional nursing certification in a specialty related to responsibilities (CEN, CFRN, CTRN) preferred. 

• Other:  Physical requirements/demands: Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis. Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift. Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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