Nurse Educator, Clinical Laboratory

TriCore Reference Laboratories

Nurse Educator developing and evaluating educational programs for clinical laboratory processes at TriCore. Ensuring adherence to laboratory protocols and improving nursing staff collaboration.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeAlbuquerque • New Mexico • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and deliver evidence-based training programs on laboratory specimen collection and delivery, labeling standards, point-of-care testing (POCT), transfusion medicine practices, and anatomic/surgical pathology practices.
Collaborate with clinical and laboratory teams to standardize best practices for lab-related workflows in nursing units and clinics.
Conduct gap analyses to identify knowledge or compliance issues related to lab procedures across care teams.
Ensure training aligns with regulatory standards (e.g., CLIA, CAP, The Joint Commission) and institutional policies.
Act as a liaison between nursing units, clinics and laboratory departments to foster mutual understanding and operational alignment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in New Mexico
Bachelors/associates degree in nursing
Three (3) years of acute care clinical experience including performance of point of care testing and laboratory specimen collection.
Experience in clinical education or staff development
Certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC) or similar credential

Benefits

Comp & perks

Standard hospital or clinic setting (not remote)
May require flexible hours to accommodate multiple shifts
Up to 50% travel between locations if supporting a health system

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Hard Skills & Tools

Evidence-Based Training Program DesignLaboratory Standards ComplianceGap AnalysisTransfusion Medicine PracticesAnatomic Pathology Practices

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationLiaison Skills

Certifications

Nursing Professional Development Certification (NPD-BC)