Registered Nurse, Clinical Education
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
Baton Rouge, LA
RN · Oncology
Posted Jun 19
- Unit
- Oncology
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Clinic
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 3+ years
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About this role
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer.
Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines.
Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care.
Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
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Job Description
SCOPE: The Registered Nurse, Clinical Education aCoordinator coordinates, develops, and delivers clinical education across the organization spanning onboarding, competency management, annual/ongoing training, LMS administration, and curriculum design. The role ensures education is standardized system‑wide and aligned to regulatory, accreditation, and quality priorities, explicitly integrating the HHS‑OIG General Compliance Program Guidance “seven elements” for Training & Education and Auditing/Monitoring. The position collaborates with leadership, clinical teams, and HR to foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous learning.
Functions
- Clinical Education & Competency
- Educational Content Development
- Accreditation & Regulatory Readiness
- Quality, Risk, and Patient Safety Enablement
- LMS Administration (HealthStream)
- Data Analysis & Reporting
certifications
Nursing Education certification (e.g., NE-BC for RNs in educational roles)
Experience
Required
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical setting (preferred Specialties: Oncology/Radiation Oncology).
- 2+ years in an education role with knowledge of quality, compliance, or accreditation; experience presenting to surveyors and boards/committees.
Preferred
- Experience in oncology (radiation therapy, infusion/chemo, imaging) or academic/community cancer center settings.
- Familiarity with radiation safety and oncology accreditation.
- Data
skills
intermediate Excel or Power BI; comfort with basic stats (rates, control charts, Pareto).
- EHR/Oncology and or Radiology systems
Specialized Knowledge
- Familiarity with healthcare accreditation standards (CoC, ACR, QOPI, FACT) and CMS requirements.
- Proficiency in using LMS platforms, instructional tools, and outcome tracking software.
- Knowledge of clinical and administrative workflows across oncology disciplines.
- Ability to manage multiple learning initiatives and compliance deadlines simultaneously.
- Skilled at maintaining education calendars, logs, evaluation results, and accreditation documentation.
- Coordination of cross-functional training efforts and adapts to shifting priorities with minimal supervision.
Additional Skills/Abilities
- Strong instructional design skills with the ability to translate complex clinical and regulatory content into engaging, adult-learning–focused formats.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to present confidently to multidisciplinary audiences.
- Skilled in managing project timelines and aligning educational priorities with organizational goals and accreditation cycles.
- Comfortable facilitating training using various modalities (e.g., in-person, virtual)
- Professional presence and collaborative style suitable for cross-functional engagement with HR, Quality, and leadership stakeholders.
- Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability
Application details and notices
Work environment
Travel: 25-40% Hybrid position
This position typically works in a classroom (in person or virtual), clinic, or healthcare organization setting.
They may be required to work in both office and clinical environments, with occasional travel for meetings, training, or inspections.
Education
Required: Bachelor’s degree in nursing
Preferred: Master’s Degree in Health Education, Adult Learning, Nursing Education, or Healthcare Quality or related field.
Certification/Licensure
Required: Current and unrestricted RN license with ability to practice in the state of LA
Preferred
Sourced from a public job board.
Requirements
- RN
- Preferred certifications: Nursing Education certification (e.g., NE-BC for RNs in educational roles)
Place
- City
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Median rent
- $1,067/mo
- Local household income
- $49,994/yr
- Metro price level
- 9% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Baton Rouge area index 90.8, where 100 is the national average.
Louisiana's capital blends Southern charm, riverfront views along the Mississippi, and a lively culture fueled by LSU, Creole cuisine, and nearby festivals. Nurses relocating here find a mid-size metro with teaching hospitals, a warm climate, and an easy drive to New Orleans for weekend escapes.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana's leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. Located in Baton Rouge, LA, the center is 100% focused on cancer care and operates through…
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