Clinical Nurse Educator - Critical Care

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Mercy Hospital Ft Smith Until 9/27/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 29, 2026 Last posted July 29, 2026
Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Mercy is seeking a Clinical Education Specialist (RN) to support the onboarding, education, competency validation, and ongoing professional development of nursing and clinical co-workers. This role is ideal for an experienced nurse who is passionate about teaching, mentoring, and driving excellence in patient care through evidence-based practice and innovative learning strategies.

The Clinical Education Specialist serves as a key resource for nursing staff, leaders, and interdisciplinary teams by developing and delivering educational programs that promote clinical excellence, patient safety, and a positive patient experience. This position supports orientation programs, competency validation, performance improvement initiatives, and continuing education for both licensed and unlicensed healthcare professionals.

Position Details:

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing with 3 years of critical care nursing experience, or

  • Associate degree in Nursing with:

    • 10 years of hospital nursing experience, OR

    • 5 years of hospital nursing experience and active enrollment in an RN-to-BSN program

    • At least 3 years of critical care nursing experience is a must.

  • Current applicable state nursing license.

  • Current AHA BLS certification.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based practice and the ability to positively influence patient care delivery.

  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

  • Knowledge of patient care equipment and clinical technology.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Specialty certification or active pursuit of certification related to area of responsibility.

  • Two years of teaching or educational experience.

  • Additional life support certifications such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE, TNCC, and/or ENPC.

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.

About this role

Summary

Develops and delivers ongoing education for critical care nursing staff to promote clinical excellence.

Job title

Clinical Nurse Educator - Critical Care

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site at Mercy Hospital Ft Smith, no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

nursing licensecritical care experienceBLS certification

Preferred skills

certification in area of responsibilityteaching experiencelife support certifications

Specializations

critical careclinical educationnursing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Fort Smith, AR, USA

On-site City
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