RN Clinical Educator - Granite City, IL
- BLS
- BSN
- RN license
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About the job
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.
From Gateway Regional Medical Center's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Gateway Regional Medical Center
Gateway Regional Medical Center is a nonprofit hospital with an emergency department in Granite City, IL. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, imaging techs and advanced practice providers. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Gateway Regional Medical Center
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