Nurse Educator

Nurse Educator Salary $67,440.00 - $101,160.00 Annually Location McDowell, WV Job Type Full-Time Job Number WELC267 Department Health Facilities Division Welch Community Hospital Opening Date 03/27/2026 Closing Date 4/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Description Benefits General Description This position functions as the nursing education specialist by collaborating with nursing management and staff across departments to assess, plan, develop, implement, facilitate, evaluate, and revise educational programming for all level of nursing personnel and non-nursing personnel as indicated or requested. The incumbent acts as a key resource in orientation and continuing education of nursing staff to include annual competencies. Wil serve as training center coordinator. Will implement a comprehensive education program for acute care, rural health clinic, and long-term care unit. Educational programs typically include, but are not limited to orientation, continuing education, and in-services. Other services may include, but are not limited to process, performance and service delivery consultation and contributions to the organization through ad-hoc or permanently established councils, committees, and work groups. Also provides patient education. Mandatory overtime is an essential job function of this position. Applicants selected for employment must successfully complete a criminal background check and a chemical urinalysis and breath analysis drug screening test. All employees shall be subject to drug testing for probable cause as set forth in agency and bureau policies. Welch community Hospital is a tobacco free campus. 0512P01188 Minimum Qualifications Education: None. Licensure/Certifications: Current West Virginia license as a registered nurse. Experience: Three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience as a Registered Nurse. Internal Applicants Only: One (1) years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience as a Registered Nurse may substitute for the required experience. About the Organization Welch Community Hospital, located in Welch, West Virginia, is the only acute care hospital in McDowell County. This hospital provides a wide scope of care and services, which includes a 55-bed acute care hospital, a 24/7, 365 days per year physician-staffed Emergency Room, an eight-bed ICU, full service Respiratory Therapy Cardiopulmonary department, Laboratory, Radiology, and Clinical Inpatient Pharmacy. The hospital also operates an outpatient Rural Health Clinic, a Surgery Clinic, an OB/GYN staffed Women's Health Clinic, and a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Training Center. By providing these crucial health care services, Welch is positioned as the top provider for quality health care in McDowell County and Southern West Virginia. Discover the amazing benefits awaiting you if employed by the State of West Virginia. With approximately 10 hours of annual leave and 12 hours of sick leave accruing monthly, your time off is secure and grows with your tenure. Ensure your health with comprehensive coverage including health, dental, and vision plans . Plan for the future with confidence through our retirement and life insurance options. Take advantage of programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness and tuition assistance. West Virginia offers more than just a jobit's a commitment to your well-being and future. Part-time permanent employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week over the course of a year, are eligible to receive benefits. Temporary employees who work 30 hours or more are eligible for insurance benefits only. Employer Office of Shared Administration (WV) Address 500 Summers St Charleston, West Virginia, 25301 Website