ED Educator

Conway Medical Center•Conway, SC

11d

About The Position

The ED Educator supports the operational and educational needs of the Emergency Department. Working closely with Nursing Leadership, the Director of Professional Development, Risk Management, and Quality, this role helps ensure regulatory, accreditation, and clinical competency standards are met. The ED Educator identifies, measures, and evaluates clinical and departmental outcomes; coordinates staff education; supports clinical governance activities; and provides administrative support that contributes to efficient department operations and high-quality patient care. The role designs and delivers staff orientation and ongoing clinical education, coordinates required training and certifications, and provides education and support for new equipment, procedures, and protocols. It collaborates with ED leadership and Quality to identify learning needs using performance metrics, incident reports, and quality-improvement initiatives. The ED Educator also supports compliance, audits, accreditation and performance reporting, policy and procedure development, committees, and initiatives focused on patient safety, throughput, and satisfaction. The position may assist on the clinical floor during busy periods and support other departments or educators as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BSN) in Nursing required, or a development plan agreed upon by the CNO.
At least 2 years of ED experience or equivalent required.
Experience as a nurse preceptor, charge nurse, or in another informal or formal ED leadership role required.
Current South Carolina or compact-state RN licensure in good standing required.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
Proficient understanding and use of technology and PC skills required.
Strong organizational skills and effective verbal communication skills.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to exercise independent judgment in emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in nursing professional development preferred.
Three years of experience planning, implementing, and evaluating education programs in nursing preferred.
TNCC certification preferred.
Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver orientation programs for new Emergency Department staff.
Develop and facilitate ongoing clinical education, skills labs, and assessments.
Coordinate mandatory training and certifications.
Provide consultative educational services to projects and departments implementing instructional technology.
Provide just-in-time training and support for new equipment, procedures, and protocols.
Collaborate with ED leadership and Quality to identify educational needs based on performance metrics, incident reports, and quality-improvement initiatives.
Help ensure compliance with DNV, CMS, state regulations, and ANA standards of practice.
Participate in shared governance councils, Pathway to Excellence initiatives, organizational committees, emergency-services committees, and task forces.
Support initiatives to improve patient safety, throughput, and satisfaction.
Maintain accurate records of staff education, competencies, and certifications.
Analyze, track, and manage data; assist with audits, incident reviews, and quality-improvement initiatives.
Support data collection and reporting for accreditation, safety, and performance metrics.
Develop and implement policies and procedures based on evidence-based practice, projects, and protocol reviews with the Director of ED.
Assist with general nursing orientation and annual mandatory training, and assist other departments or educators when needed.
Help staff on the floor during busy periods.
Complete other tasks as assigned.
Work collaboratively with coworkers, nursing colleagues, physicians, and department heads; demonstrate professionalism and promote high standards of practice and safe, efficient, quality-based care.