Registered Nurse (RN) | Clinical Educator | PRN

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Job Description

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

Responsible for unit/department based clinical orientation and provision of clinical in-service training for new and current clinical Associates. Responsible for unit or department-based assessment, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs that enhances the performance or professional development of the unit/department's Associates. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for unit/department based clinical orientation and provision of clinical in-service training for new and current clinical Associates. Responsible for unit or department-based assessment, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs that enhances the performance or professional development of the unit/department's Associates. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What You Will Do

  • Coordinates an individualized orientation for all new unit/department Associates.
  • Plans and implements standardized learning activities to meet the needs of all levels of clinical Associates.
  • Serves as a role model/change agent to promote professional and technical development of Associates.
  • Provides consultative services to internal and external customers.
  • Integrates relevant research outcomes into learning activities.
  • Performs other job duties as assigned or requested.
  • Education/Formal Training Requirements
  • Required - Bachelor's Degree Nursing
  • Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Allied Health
  • Preferred - Master's Degree Allied Health
  • Preferred - Master's Degree Nursing
  • Work Experience Requirements
  • Required - General 3-5 years
  • Preferred - Teaching 3-5 years
  • Licenses and Certifications Requirements
  • Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
  • Required - Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
  • Preferred - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care
  • Preferred - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Arkansas - Arkansas State Medical Board
  • Preferred - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge and skill in clinical care.
  • Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
  • Proficiency in a specialized clinical field.

Supervision Provided by This Position

There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.

Must have good balance and coordination.

The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25lbs. of force frequently.

The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.

  • Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
  • Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
  • Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
  • Frequent travel outside hospital.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Educator is responsible for coordinating unit-based clinical orientation and providing in-service training for clinical associates. They also assess, plan, and implement educational programs to enhance the professional development and performance of the unit's staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and possess 3-5 years of general clinical experience. A valid Tennessee Registered Nurse license and American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Clinical educationStaff developmentPatient careResearch integrationClinical assessmentProgram developmentMentoring

Ambulatory Care Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Ambulatory Care Nursing listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 60% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Ambulatory Care Nursing pay on WeekdayDoc is down 9.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Nurse (RN) | Clinical Educator | PRN at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN) — ranked against 367 active Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
9%
CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 367 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Memphis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$142k
Typical market rent
$1,232/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.