Educator Registered Nurse RN - Education
About The Position
The Transition to Practice Educator provides continued educational support, training, and mentoring to new nurses in the clinical area. The role supports a smooth transition to practice by providing unit-based support and coordinating the needs and resources of each new nurse through follow-up during and after orientation. The educator serves as a clinical liaison between education and clinical managers and coordinators, facilitating timely release from orientation by assessing needs and performance in real time. Once needs are identified, the educator coordinates available resources to address targeted knowledge and skill deficits. Addressing each new nurse’s specific needs supports role development and enhances patient outcomes. The position is based at St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, with the overview listing a day shift; the employment details also identify the shift as variable. Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a benefits package employees can tailor to their needs. The package includes paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and voluntary benefit options. The estimated compensation range is $35.35 to $53.58 on an annualized basis. Starting compensation is determined during applicant selection based on factors including skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.
Requirements
- Hold a current, valid Registered Nurse license issued by the state.
- Have a current BLS (ARC/AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain it.
- Have at least 2 years of acute care experience.
- Have at least 1 year of preceptor experience.
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing educational support, training, and mentoring to new nurses in the clinical area.
- Provide unit-based support and coordinate each new nurse’s needs and resources, including follow-up during and after orientation.
- Act as a clinical liaison between education and clinical managers and coordinators.
- Assess new nurses’ needs and performance in real time to facilitate timely release from orientation.
- Coordinate available resources to address identified knowledge and skill deficits.
- Support new nurses’ role development and contribute to enhanced patient outcomes.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
