Clinical Nurse Educator III

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for providing guidance, coaching, and education to nursing staff to enhance recognition and response to patient care issues. Assesses learning needs and develops, teaches, and evaluates education programs and competency validations. Supports the professional development and retention of novice nurses through evidence-based practice. Collaborates with leadership to identify and address educational opportunities for quality improvement. Ensures delivery of patient care through continuous staff education and support.

Essential Functions

• Assesses complex patient situations and assists nursing staff in selecting and implementing advanced interventions.

• Anticipates patient care crises, supports sound decision-making, and mobilizes resources to address urgent needs.

• Evaluates patient care quality within the clinical specialty and leads the development of clinical practice standards and guidelines.

• Interprets and ensures compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and certification requirements.

• Designs, delivers, and evaluates orientation, training, and competency validation programs for new and existing staff.

• Mentors and coaches team members, facilitating skill development, integration, and retention.

• Collaborates with nursing leadership to develop, implement, and audit core competencies and documentation practices.

• Leads and participates in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, including data collection and process evaluation.

• Provides mentorship and guidance to team members, including coaching, coordinating work schedules, and supporting professional development.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Associate’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) is preferred

Experience Requirement

5-7+ years of experience in nursing, or a 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, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI), Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certified (NRP)

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:

Emergency Room

Shift:

Flex (United States of America)

Time Type:

Full time

Address:

2201 Lexington Avenue

City, State:

Ashland, Kentucky