Clinical Nurse Educator II

At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.

Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible for serving as a clinical expert and resource to staff, supporting troubleshooting of clinical issues and equipment challenges. Provides education, mentorship, and development for new and existing staff through orientation, competency training, and simulation sessions. Coordinates and develops educational programs, training materials, and special operations response training. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitates ongoing professional growth. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality and drive optimal patient experiences.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a clinical expert and resource for staff, providing just-in-time education, mentoring, and troubleshooting clinical issues and equipment challenges.

• Develops, delivers, and evaluates education programs, competencies, and training for clinical and non-clinical staff, including new procedures, low volume/high risk conditions, and annual requirements.

• Leads and organizes orientation programs for new hires, ensuring clear communication of departmental standards, expectations, and essential job skills.

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, leadership, and external partners to coordinate educational offerings, ensure compliance, and support safe patient care.

• Facilitates and instructs in certification classes, special operations response training, and point of care testing education.

• Maintains current professional licensure, certifications, and actively pursues ongoing professional development and participation in professional organizations.

• Monitors compliance with regulatory standards and participates in quality and patient safety initiatives, including data collection and performance improvement activities.

• Fosters a healthy work environment by modeling professional values, supporting staff development, and providing constructive feedback to leadership.

• Participates in committees and contributes to policy and standards development within the organization and specialty areas.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education Requirement
• Associate’s degree in nursing
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) is preferred

Experience Requirement

3-5 years of experience in nursing or other relevant area

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• All experience must be paid and in the same related field.
• Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.
• Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license,, Basic Life Support (BLS)

Other certifications based on area of assignment: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), National Institutes of Health (NIH) stroke scale Certified, Certified Bariatric Nurse (CBN), Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i. e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves occasional exposure to risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and bloodborne or airborne pathogens.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department

Professional Development

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Time Type

Full time

Address

222 Medical Circle

City, State

Morehead, Kentucky