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Clinical Educator RN

CHI Health Kearney, Nebraska
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Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our Mission


As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $36.94 - $53.56 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-446991 Employment Type Part Time Department Education Hours/Pay Period 40 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Day Remote No Category Education and Training

Job Summary and Responsibilities

This is a part time, 20 hour per week position at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, Nebraska.


We are seeking a motivated and collaborative Clinical Nurse Educator to promote excellence in clinical nursing practice and support the professional growth and development of nursing staff. Serving as a frontline nurse leader, this role plays a key part in advancing clinical education, competency development, and evidence-based practice in alignment with the CHI Health Nursing Strategic Plan and Vision.

The Clinical Nurse Educator partners with campus and divisional nursing leadership to implement education initiatives, support transitions to practice, and foster a culture of clinical excellence, collaboration, and lifelong learning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing education and professional development programs in alignment with organizational priorities.

  • Serve as a role model, clinical expert, mentor, and change agent for nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams.

  • Consult on organizational and system initiatives related to nursing practice, education, and program development.

  • Integrate evidence-based practice into educational initiatives and clinical leadership activities.

  • Provide expertise and support for quality improvement initiatives and clinical outcomes.

  • Support transitions to practice and ongoing professional development, including onboarding, orientation, nurse residency, fellowships, competency validation, preceptor development, and mentorship programs.

  • Develop and maintain educational resources and tools grounded in adult learning theory and organizational development principles.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned by nursing leadership.

Ideal Candidate Qualities

  • Passion for developing others and advancing nursing practice

  • Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills

  • Commitment to evidence-based practice and professional excellence

  • Ability to mentor, influence, and support change across teams


Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience: BSN required. MSN or completion of MSN program within 5 years of start date.

Required Licensure and Certifications: Active RN licensure in the state of Nebraska. Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association.

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here [PDF].

CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.