Clinician Educator/ Post-Surgical Registered Nurse / RN

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

1d•$47 - $55

About The Position

The 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 a formal development opportunity for clinically experienced nurses seeking to grow their expertise in staff education and NPD practice, with a career pathway from RN Clinician Educator to NPD Practitioner to NPD Specialist. The RN applies foundational knowledge of adult learning principles and evidence-based practice to support onboarding, competency management, education delivery, and quality improvement. The role also provides direct patient care, maintains clinical competency, and models evidence-based, patient-centered nursing practice. The position is full-time, scheduled 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m. for 36 hours.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
At least 2 years of recent nursing experience and at least 2 years of experience in the area of concentration.
Valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing license approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
BLS certification.
Must complete UNE criteria requirements within nine months of promotion or hire, including Enhancing Your Communication HLC#6488.
Meet all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments under the PLAN.
Complete a VIP or EBP Project.
Achieve the points/electives and contact hours defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain the position.
Complete a formal preceptor training workshop.
ACLS may be required for certain departments after hire.
Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.

Nice To Haves

MSN or DNP.
Nursing certification.

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, supporting effective onboarding experiences.
Participate in transition-to-practice programs and provide guidance and support to new graduate nurses during onboarding.
May serve as a preceptor for newly hired clinical staff.
Assist with competency validation and tracking for clinical staff and help ensure compliance with required timelines.
Participate in identifying learning needs and performance gaps with unit leadership.
Support development and implementation of competency assessment tools under the direction of the NPD Practitioner.
Assist in coordinating annual competency activities and mandatory training completion for unit staff.
Assist with delivery of continuing education, just-in-time training, and in-service programs using evidence-based methods.
Support development, implementation, and evaluation of unit-based education programs under NPD Practitioner guidance.
Use in-person instruction, e-learning, and simulation-based learning platforms.
Maintain accurate staff education records in the learning management system (LMS).
Apply adult learning principles when designing and facilitating educational activities for clinical staff.
Provide direct patient care, maintain clinical competency, and serve as a role model for evidence-based, patient-centered nursing practice.
Apply current clinical expertise to educational activities so they are relevant to bedside practice.
Demonstrate professional nursing practice consistent with Emory Healthcare standards, policies, and regulatory requirements during patient care.
Serve as a visible clinical leader by modeling professional behavior, effective communication, and commitment to quality and safety.
Mentor and provide resources for the career ladder program, encouraging professional development and career advancement.
Pursue professional growth through continuing education and specialty certification.
Develop application of the ANPD Practice Model framework under the mentorship of the NPD Practitioner.
Promote specialty certification within the unit.
Collaborate with unit leadership, charge nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate and support educational activities.
Act as a liaison between bedside staff and the NPD Practitioner, communicating learning needs and educational gaps.
Participate in unit-based or system shared governance councils, education committees, or NPD-related initiatives as assigned.
Adapt communication and teaching approaches to the diverse learning needs of clinical staff.
Promote evidence-based practice through staff education and support translation of current evidence into bedside care.
Support unit- and system-level quality improvement initiatives through targeted education interventions.
Participate in data collection and reporting.
Align educational activities with Emory Healthcare strategic priorities, Magnet standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Complete UNE criteria requirements within nine months of promotion or hire, including Enhancing Your Communication HLC#6488, a VIP or EBP Project, PLAN (clinical lattice) points/electives and contact hours, and formal preceptor training.