RN Clinical Educator

Gateway Regional Medical Center Granite City, IL 62040, US

$32 - $48 / hour

Clinical Educator – Nursing Administration

Full-Time | Gateway Regional Medical Center | Granite City, Illinois

Help Shape the Future of Nursing at Gateway Regional Medical Center

At Gateway Regional Medical Center, we believe exceptional patient care begins with exceptional people. We are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care while creating an environment where employees feel supported, empowered, and equipped to grow.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Clinical Educator who is energized by developing others, building clinical excellence, and helping teams succeed.

If you enjoy teaching, mentoring, leading change, and influencing patient outcomes through education and staff development-we'd love to meet you.

Position Summary

The Clinical Educator serves as a key leader in nursing education, professional development, onboarding, and clinical competency across the organization.

This role supports the growth and success of nursing staff through education, coaching, curriculum development, and performance improvement initiatives. The Clinical Educator partners closely with nursing leaders and frontline staff to strengthen clinical practice, support quality outcomes, and promote a culture of continuous learning.

In addition to educator responsibilities, this role serves as operational leadership support and may act on behalf of nursing leadership during manager absences and administrative coverage needs.

What You'll Do

Education & Staff Development

Facilitate onboarding, orientation, and ongoing education for nursing staff
Develop and deliver engaging educational programs and clinical training
Assess learning needs and support competency validation processes
Participate in curriculum development and evidence-based education initiatives
Support professional growth, mentorship, and staff engagement
Serve as a clinical resource and coach across nursing departments

Leadership & Operations

Support nursing leadership with operational oversight when needed
Assist with staffing coordination and department workflow management
Serve as acting manager in the absence of the unit manager
Participate in performance improvement and quality initiatives
Act as Nurse Administrator On-Call as assigned
Promote collaboration across interdisciplinary teams

Position Details

Title: Clinical Educator

Department: Nursing Administration

Location: Gateway Regional Medical Center

2100 Madison Avenue

Granite City, IL 62040

Status: Full-Time

Qualifications

Education

Required:

Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing

Preferred:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or degree in Education

Licensure & Certifications

Required:

Current Illinois RN license
Current BLS certification (AHA or American Red Cross)
Ability to maintain all required unit-specific certifications

Experience

Required:

Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience

Preferred:

Previous Clinical Educator experience
One to three years of leadership, management, or supervisory experience
Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills

Why Join Gateway?

Competitive compensation with performance-based opportunities
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plan with employer match
Paid vacation and holiday time
Shift differentials where applicable
Supportive and collaborative leadership team
Opportunity to influence nursing practice and develop future clinical leaders

Compensation

Pay Range: $35.00–$55.00 per hour

Compensation is determined based on education, certifications, experience, leadership background, and relevant skills. Final offers are reviewed through our compensation process to ensure fairness and internal equity.

Join Gateway Regional Medical Center and help build a culture of learning, clinical excellence, and exceptional patient care. Apply today.

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