Clinical Nurse Educator Medical Surgical

Come check out our new wages; new grads start at $33.35 and increase with experience. 

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services.  CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft 
• Free Membership to Care.com
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• 457(b) Retirement Program and Matching 403(b) Retirement Program
• Wellness Program

*THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS*

What You'll Do:

• Promotes excellence, as a frontline nurse leader, in clinical nursing care and contributes to the professional growth and development of nursing staff through clinical education and professional development activities in support of the CHI Health Nursing Strategic Plan and Vision.
• Responsible for collaboratively implementing education initiatives and priorities as established by CHI Health nursing division and campus leadership.
• Acts as change agent and mentor while promoting interdisciplinary teamwork and evidence based practice and teaching.
• Assists nursing staff and profession in acquisition of skills, knowledge and competencies through needs assessment and development of implementation plan for programs.
• Assesses, researches, coordinates/facilitates, implements, and evaluates educational and professional development programs, services and systems as established by CHI Health nursing division and/or campus leadership.
• Acts as role model, clinical nursing expert, change agent, mentor, and leader to the campus and CHI Health nursing division.
• Serves as a consultant for organizational, divisional, and system initiatives and program development as related to nursing practice.
• Actively seeks out evidence based practice and findings and applies to clinical excellence and education.
• Provides clinical expertise and leadership to quality improvement initiatives.
• Coordinates and facilitates nursing transitions to practice and ongoing professional development through support of central onboarding, clinical orientation, nurse residency, fellowships, competency assessment, and preceptor and mentor programs.
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of educational tools and resources, integrating adult learning theories, organizational development principles and system approach. Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Required Education: 

• Baccalaureate in Nursing
• Completion of MSN program within 5 years of start date

Required Licensure and Certifications:

• Must hold a valid RN compact multistate license to practice in Nebraska, Iowa or North Dakota depending on work state
• Basic Life Support

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Nursing education experience demonstrating progressive experience in the development and implementation of clinical education programs
• Minimum three years relevant nursing experience
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written)
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Knowledge and application of advanced nursing skills
• Ability to critically think in complex situations

PREFERRED Qualifications:

• MSN with emphasis in Education
• Specialty professional nursing certification

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