RN Clinical Educator | Medical-Surgical Units

Do you love helping nurses grow and succeed?

Are you the nurse others turn to for guidance, training, and support?

Logan Health is seeking an experienced RN Clinical Educator to support our Acute Care Unit (ACU), Surgical Unit and Float Pool teams. This role is ideal for an experienced bedside nurse who has served as a preceptor, charge nurse, clinical trainer, instructor, or mentor and is passionate about developing the next generation of caregivers.

This is an opportunity to step beyond direct patient assignments and make a broader impact by coaching nurses and CNAs, strengthening clinical practice, and supporting excellence in patient care across multiple inpatient units.

Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all.

Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.

Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Educator. Trainer. Mentor. Clinical Coach.

Who We're Looking For

We're searching for a nurse who:

• Has a strong Medical/Surgical or Acute Care nursing background.

• Enjoys teaching, training, and developing others.

• Has served as a preceptor, charge nurse, clinical coach, or mentor.

• Is passionate about helping new graduate nurses build confidence and competence.

• Can provide real-time coaching and support in a fast-paced inpatient environment.

• Leads through relationships, credibility, and influence.

If you have ever found yourself training new employees, orienting nurses, serving as a resource nurse, leading shifts as charge, or helping struggling staff succeed, this may be the perfect next step in your career.

About the Role

As the RN Clinical Educator, you will serve as a clinical educator, trainer, and mentor for inpatient nursing teams supporting RNs and CNAs in these units:

• Acute Care Unit (ACU)

• Surgical Unit

• Float Pool

These units care for a diverse patient population and include many newly licensed nurses who rely on strong clinical support, coaching, and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Educator & Trainer

• Design and deliver engaging clinical education programs for RNs and CNAs.

• Facilitate orientation and onboarding for new caregivers.

• Provide hands-on instruction, skills training, and competency validation.

• Develop educational resources that support safe, effective patient care.

Preceptor & Mentor Program Support

• Partner with unit leaders to strengthen the preceptor experience.

• Support and coach preceptors in developing future nurses.

• Help ensure new caregivers receive a positive and effective onboarding experience.

• Provide ongoing guidance and mentorship throughout orientation.

Clinical Coaching

• Serve as a trusted clinical resource for staff and leaders.

• Provide real-time coaching to support critical thinking and clinical decision-making.

• Identify learning opportunities and develop targeted education plans.

• Assist teams in adapting to new processes, standards, and evidence-based practices.

Leadership Partnership

• Collaborate with nurse managers and supervisors to identify educational needs.

• Support retention efforts through professional development and caregiver engagement.

• Help foster a culture of accountability, excellence, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Preferred Experience

Highly qualified candidates will have:

• Recent Medical/Surgical, Acute Care, Progressive Care, or inpatient hospital nursing experience.

• Experience serving as a:

  • Charge Nurse

  • Preceptor

  • Clinical Instructor

  • Unit-Based Educator

  • Nurse Trainer

  • Clinical Coach

  • Nurse Mentor

• Experience supporting new graduate nurses and nursing assistants.

• Demonstrated ability to teach, train, and influence others.

Qualifications

Required

• Current Montana RN license or multistate compact license.

• Strong inpatient nursing experience.

• Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.

Preferred

• BSN degree.

• Five (5) or more years of Medical/Surgical or A