Clinical RN EducatorNICU

Clinical RN Educator NICU – Mercy One, Waterloo, IA

Position Summary

The Waterloo Birth Center consists of labor & delivery, postpartum care, and a Level III NICU. It is a 23‑bed unit with 19 large LDRP rooms allowing families to stay in one room for the entire stay. The unit also includes two OR suites for patients needing a c‑section. As one of a very few integrated neonatal intensive care units in the nation, our NICU infants remain in the LDRP room with the family, enabling true family‑centered care and bonding while both recover after delivery.

The team of providers includes OBGYN doctors and midwives, with a below‑average primary c‑section rate and a high VBAC success rate.

As a Level III NICU, we provide care to infants 28+ weeks gestation and maintain a NICU transport team which typically assists in transporting infants from smaller hospitals to our NICU when a higher level of care is needed.

Coordinates orientation, continuing education, and staff development for the NICU service area. Demonstrates clinical excellence and supports clinical practice through quality improvement, evidence‑based practice, and thoughtful use of resources. Partners with other members of the leadership team and adheres to Mercy One’s performance expectations.

Part‑time, Day Shift

• Ensures that minimal competency requirements, as defined by The Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies, are met by staff.
• In collaboration with department leader, identifies and prioritizes the annual competency plan.
• Assists in developing hospital and unit‑based competencies.
• Integrates current research and trends in healthcare into educational activities and practice.
• Develops individualized plans for orienting staff and coordinates the orientation process.
• Facilitates assignments of orienting personnel with preceptors and daily assignments to assure orientation goals are achieved.
• Participates in ongoing performance appraisals of staff members, especially during the orientation phase.
• Provides timely, constructive feedback to help staff continuously improve performance.
• Directs unit‑based preceptors to ensure achievement of outcomes.
• Evaluates effectiveness of the orientation and staff development programs.
• Evaluates ongoing education needs of staff to ensure delivery of safe, competent care.
• Collaborates with service line leadership to establish annual education goals.
• Provides professional and educational opportunities for the staff through in‑services and other educational opportunities.
• Participates, coordinates, and tracks ongoing efforts of Registered Nurses related to the Professional Development Model of Nursing.
• Participates in organizational committees, task forces or projects that support organizational goals with linkages to education.
• Leads programs, projects and committees as needed.
• Takes initiative to build constructive working relationships within and between departments.
• Assists with the development of staff through coaching, counseling, and documentation.
• Creates an interactive learning environment for individuals and teams using a variety of learning methods.
• Facilitates the change process among staff to meet changing needs in a dynamic health‑care environment.
• Assists with interviewing and decision‑making processes for new hires per department processes.
• Uses knowledge of organizational resources to guide decision making.
• Consistently researches new ideas, methods, practices and processes for continual improvement of efficiencies and effectiveness of the care delivery and professional practice model.
• Develops and monitors compliance with standards of practice, structured care methodologies and other organization/unit guidelines.
• Supports staff in the daily management of the patient and facilitates problem‑solving techniques among staff.
• Supports and encourages strategic thinking, critical thinking, new ideas, professional growth, adult learning and open communication with collaborative relationships.

• Current Iowa RN License.
• Minimum of 3 years specialty nursing experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• BLS credential.
• Mandatory reporter.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.