Clinician Educator Medical Surgical / Registered Nurse / RN

Emory • Atlanta, GA

16h

About The Position

The Bedside Clinician Educator, Medical Surgical is an experienced registered nurse who provides bedside patient care while serving as a unit-based education resource. The position is structured as 24 hours per week of bedside care and 12 hours per week as a unit-based educator, working 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The educator supports professional development and clinical competency under the guidance and mentorship of the Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner.

The role applies foundational knowledge of adult learning principles and evidence-based practice to assist with onboarding, competency management, education delivery, mentorship, and quality improvement. It provides a development pathway from RN Clinician Educator to NPD Practitioner to NPD Specialist.

The educator supports staff onboarding and transition-to-practice, assists with competency validation and education programs, maintains staff education records, and provides direct patient care. The role collaborates with unit leadership and interdisciplinary colleagues, communicates learning needs to the NPD Practitioner, and supports evidence-based practice, quality and safety, and applicable organizational and regulatory priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Valid, active, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
• BLS certification.
• Foundational knowledge of adult learning principles and their application in clinical education settings.
• Strong communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse learners.
• Ability to function collaboratively within a team and under the mentorship of the NPD Practitioner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic familiarity with learning management system platforms and simulation tools.
• Commitment to personal professional development and progression within the NPD career pathway.
• Awareness of ANPD Scope and Standards of Practice and willingness to develop applied proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Master's or doctorate degree in nursing.
• Nursing specialty certification relevant to the area of practice.
• Prior experience in precepting, staff mentorship, education, or unit-based leadership.
• ACLS or PALS certification may be required for certain departments after hire.
• Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.

Responsibilities

• Assist with orientation and onboarding of newly hired clinical staff and new graduate nurses at the unit level.
• Support coordination, delivery, and documentation of unit-specific onboarding activities in collaboration with the NPD Practitioner.
• Serve as a resource and coach to preceptors and mentors; may precept newly hired clinical staff.
• Participate in transition-to-practice programs and support new graduate nurses during onboarding.
• Assist with competency validation and tracking, identify learning needs and performance gaps, and support competency assessment tools and required annual training.
• Assist with delivery of continuing education, just-in-time training, in-service programs, and unit-based education using evidence-based methods.
• Use in-person instruction, e-learning, and simulation-based learning platforms; maintain accurate education records in the learning management system.
• Apply adult learning principles when designing and facilitating educational activities.
• Provide direct patient care and model evidence-based, patient-centered nursing practice consistent with Emory Healthcare standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor staff regarding career development and the career ladder program; pursue professional growth and promote specialty certification.
• Develop application of the ANPD Practice Model framework under the mentorship of the NPD Practitioner.
• Collaborate with unit leadership, charge nurses, interdisciplinary team members, and the NPD Practitioner to coordinate education and communicate learning needs.
• Participate in shared governance councils, education committees, or NPD initiatives as assigned.
• Promote evidence-based practice and support translation of current evidence into bedside care.
• Support quality improvement initiatives through targeted education, including participation in data collection and reporting.
• Align educational activities with Emory Healthcare strategic priorities, Magnet standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level