Nurse Educator: Capital Region ER
 MU Health Care | |
dental insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance
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 United States, Missouri, Jefferson City | |
 Feb 26, 2026 | |
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Shift: Mon-Fri days, flexibility to work some weekends, evenings, holidays as needed
ABOUT THE JOB ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine. Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way. Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in mid-Missouri. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION Develop and implement educational programs and initiatives to enhance the knowledge, skills, and competencies of inpatient nursing staff. Coordinate and conduct orientation programs for new nursing staff, ensuring a thorough understanding of policies, procedures, and best practices. Provide ongoing education and training on new clinical practices, technologies, and evidence-based guidelines to improve patient care outcomes. Facilitate skills labs, workshops, and in-service training sessions to address identified learning needs and promote professional development. Assist the Clinical Nurse Manager in overseeing daily operations of the nursing unit, ensuring adherence to standards of care, policies, and regulatory requirements. Provide guidance, support, and supervision to nursing staff, including performance feedback, coaching, and counseling as needed. Collaborate with the Clinical Nurse Manager and support staff to address staffing needs, scheduling conflicts, and workload distribution to maintain optimal staffing levels and workflow efficiency. Participate in performance evaluations and contribute to the identification of staff development opportunities and training needs. Monitor and evaluate clinical practices and patient care activities to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, committees, and task forces to drive continuous improvement in patient care outcomes and nursing practices. Assist in the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols, guidelines, and quality measures to enhance patient safety and satisfaction. Foster effective communication and collaboration among interdisciplinary team members to promote a culture of teamwork, respect, and professionalism. Serve as a liaison between nursing staff, management, and other departments to facilitate the exchange of information, resolve issues, and coordinate patient care activities. Act as a resource and advocate for nursing staff, addressing concerns, promoting positive morale, and fostering a supportive work environment. Develop, coordinate, and maintain daily staffing schedules to ensure the appropriate level of unit coverage and continuity of care. Collaborates with Centralized Timekeeping and Scheduling to ensure accurate staff scheduling and alignment with operational needs. Utilizes UKG WFM to monitor employee attendance via the attendance tab, verifies attendance-related occurrences requiring disciplinary action, and reviews departmental staffing reports to assess efficiency, policy adherence, and appropriate meal break usage. Reviews and approves late timecards and schedule edit requests submitted through AskHR. Addresses patterns of late submissions that may require corrective action. May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days. Two (2) years of acute or urgent care RN nursing experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in nursing education, staff development, or clinical supervision. Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. | |