Clinician Educator / Cardiology Stepdown Registered Nurse / RN

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

6h•$47 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

We're seeking a Clinician Educator, Cardiology Stepdown department responsible for being a capable clinician educator who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population and routinely uses acquired knowledge, theory, research and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations. This RN professional can apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice and use this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family while serving as a resource to colleagues and strong advocate for them. The RN Clinician Educator is an experienced registered nurse who serves as a unit-based education resource, supporting the professional development and clinical competency of clinical staff under the guidance of the Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner. This role is designed as a formal development opportunity for clinically experienced nurses seeking to grow their expertise in staff education and NPD practice. The RN Clinician Educator applies foundational knowledge of adult learning principles and evidence-based practice to assist with onboarding, competency management, education delivery, and quality improvement activities. This role functions within the career pathway of RN Clinician Educator to NPD Practitioner to NPD Specialist.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
2 years of recent clinical nursing experience.
A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
BLS certification
If completing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire.
Foundational knowledge of adult learning principles and their application in clinical education settings
Strong communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills with ability to engage diverse learners
Ability to function collaboratively within a team and under the mentorship of the NPD Practitioner
Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic familiarity with LMS platforms and simulation tools
Commitment to personal professional development and progression within the NPD career pathway
Awareness of ANPD Scope and Standards of Practice with willingness to develop applied proficiency

Nice To Haves

MSN degree
Prior experience in precepting, staff mentorship, education, or unit-based leadership.
ACLS and/or PALS if applicable; specialty certification recommended.

Responsibilities

Assists with the orientation and onboarding of newly hired clinical staff and new graduate nurses at the unit level
Supports coordination, delivery and documentation of unit-specific onboarding activities in collaboration with the NPD Practitioner
Serves as a resource and coach to preceptors and mentors, supporting effective onboarding experiences for new staff
Participates in transition-to-practice programs, providing guidance and support to new graduate nurses throughout their onboarding experience
May serve as a preceptor for newly hired clinical staff
Assists with competency validation and tracking for clinical staff, ensuring compliance with required timelines
Participates in identifying learning needs and performance gaps in collaboration with unit leadership
Supports the development and implementation of competency assessment tools under the direction of the NPD Practitioner
Assists in coordinating required annual competency activities and mandatory training completion for unit staff
Assists in the delivery of continuing education, just-in-time training, and in-service programs using evidence-based methods
Supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of unit-based education programs under NPD Practitioner guidance
Utilizes multiple delivery platforms including in-person instruction, e-learning, and simulation-based learning
Maintains accurate staff education records within the learning management system (LMS)
Applies adult learning principles when designing and facilitating educational activities for clinical staff
Provides direct patient care, maintaining clinical competency and serving as a role model for evidence-based, patient-centered nursing practice
Applies current clinical expertise to inform and contextualize educational activities, ensuring relevance to bedside practice
Demonstrates professional nursing practice consistent with Emory Healthcare standards, policies, and regulatory requirements during all patient care activities
Serves as a visible clinical leader, modeling professional behavior, effective communication, and commitment to quality and safety
Serves as a mentor and resource for the career ladder program, encouraging professional development and career advancement
Pursues professional growth through continuing education and specialty certification
Demonstrates growing application of the ANPD Practice Model framework under the mentorship of the NPD Practitioner
Promotes specialty certification within unit
Collaborates with unit leadership, charge nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate and support educational activities
Acts as a liaison between bedside staff and the NPD Practitioner, communicating identified learning needs and educational gaps
Participates in unit-based or system shared governance councils, education committees, or NPD-related initiatives as assigned
Adapts communication and teaching approaches to meet the diverse learning needs of clinical staff
Promotes evidence-based practice through staff education and supports translation of current evidence into bedside care
Supports unit and system-level quality improvement initiatives through targeted education interventions
Participates in data collection and reporting
Aligns educational activities with Emory Healthcare strategic priorities, Magnet standards, and applicable regulatory requirements
Additional Duties as Assigned.