Clinical Nurse Educator (102126) FULL TIME
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Job Description
Are you ready to work where breathtaking mountain views meet exceptional care?
At Bitterroot Health, we combine the beauty of Montana's Bitterroot Valley with our commitment to high-quality, personalized healthcare.
As the largest employer in Ravalli County, Bitterroot Health is deeply woven into the fabric of the Bitterroot Valley, offering accessible care and building lasting relationships with our neighbors.
Located in Montana’s scenic Bitterroot Valley between the Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountains, we offer rewarding careers paired with an exceptional outdoor lifestyle. Enjoy top-rated schools, a safe, family-friendly community, and year-round recreation including hiking, fishing, skiing, biking, and access to nearby rivers, trails, and lakes in one of Montana's most stunning regions.
Our Employee Connections & Wellness Team is dedicated to supporting our staff by providing resources and activities that promote occupational, physical, emotional, social, and inclusionary well-being. We believe that your happiness is key to success, which is why we also host regular employee gatherings to foster community and connection.
Grow with us! From tailored pathway training in nursing, laboratory, and surgical departments to scholarships and tuition reimbursement, we are invested in your success.
Join a team recognized for excellence! See for yourself HERE! Named a 2025 top 20 in the nation Critical Access Hospital by the National Rural Health Association. Voted 'Bitterroot’s Best Employer' in 2022 and 2023, we were also honored as the #1 Employer of Choice for large companies in Montana in 2023.
If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare while enjoying the unmatched beauty of Montana, Bitterroot Health is the place for you. Discover the rewarding career you deserve—apply today!
RN Clinical Educator opportunity in beautiful Hamilton, Montana!!
The Clinical Educator will provide educational opportunities including orientation programs, individual development plans, in-service education and continuing education opportunities to all clinic staff.
S/he identifies individual and department needs through needs assessment tools and continuous quality improvement activities. This person will arrange and/or present program content in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values and mission of Bitterroot Health.
S/he will work with organizational leadership to provide yearly competencies across all clinical staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing BSN required. Master’s in education preferred. Current Montana or Compact license per Montana Board of Nursing Regulations. License in good standing without disciplinary action or investigation.
- Clinical Educator experience preferred
- Interpersonal skill to effectively communicate with all parties in the patient care environment
- EMR experience preferred
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week
- Benefits: This position is eligible for the full benefit package
- For benefits overview, click here.
Bitterroot Health is a non-profit organization and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Nurse Educator provides educational programs, orientation, and in-service training to clinic staff. They also identify departmental needs and collaborate with leadership to establish yearly clinical competencies.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a BSN from an accredited nursing school and a current Montana or Compact nursing license. A Master's degree in education and prior clinical educator experience are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Ambulatory Care Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 56% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Montana is 94.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Registered Nurse median $97k (middle half $85k–$119k)419 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Montana index 94.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Registered Nurse listings in Montana | 32 active | 5,980 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 42% remote · 56% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Registered Nurse pay trend | +6.4% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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