Job Overview

position summary:
the clinical nurse educator (cne) collaborates with the manager of learning and development to deliver comprehensive education and training for staff across our client's hospital. acting as a leader, innovator, and change agent, the cne supports continuous nursing professional development and fosters a culture of clinical excellence.

key responsibilities:

• provide clinical education during onboarding for new employees, students, providers, and contingent workers.
  

• instruct courses through the training center, including bls, acls, pals, tncc, etc.
  

• serve as a liaison for staff seeking educational opportunities, supporting course enrollment and communication.
  

• round weekly with new employees and interns throughout orientation to assess needs and build team integration.
  

• conduct 1:1 or small group remedial training sessions (e.g., iv skills, sharps safety, crash cart use, mock code blue).
  

• develop educational materials for new products, practice changes, or process improvements in collaboration with frontline staff and leadership.
  

• assist in planning, delivering, and evaluating quarterly and annual nursing competencies.
  

• support continuing education initiatives, including offering nursing ce credits with the education team.
  

• facilitate bedside education, department-level training, and competency assessments.
  

• maintain up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practices and integrate them into training.
  

• collaborate on outreach and workforce development efforts, including career exploration panels and student programming.
  

qualifications:

experience:

• minimum of two years of direct patient care nursing experience.
  

• strong skills in facilitation, negotiation, presentation, and use of technology.
  

• familiarity with evidence-based practice and adult learning principles.
  

• demonstrated analytical ability to review and apply clinical research and data.
  

• ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain composure in stressful situations.
  

education:

• bachelor of science in nursing (bsn) required.
  

• master's degree in nursing (msn) or active progress toward msn preferred.
  

• clinical specialty certification strongly preferred.
  

licensure/certifications:

• active montana rn license and bls certification required.
  

• instructor certification (or ability to obtain) in bls, acls, pals, tncc or enpc required.