Medical-Surgical Unit Director / Hospital Educator (RN) - Full-Time | Days

The Staff Pad•Blue Ridge, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical-Surgical Unit Director / Hospital Educator is a dual-role nursing leadership position overseeing Medical-Surgical Unit operations while leading clinical education and professional development across the hospital. The role focuses on high-quality, patient-centered care, developing clinical teams, and fostering continuous learning and excellence. The Director oversees 24-hour patient-centered care in the Med-Surg Unit, manages daily operations and staffing, monitors budgets and quality, and leads safety, regulatory-compliance, and evidence-based practice initiatives. The Hospital Educator plans and delivers education across departments, coordinates orientation and competency programs, manages certification and mandatory education, and supports staff learning and community health education. This is a full-time, day-schedule position in Blue Ridge, Georgia.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Five years of acute care nursing experience, including three years in medical-surgical nursing.
Two years in a charge nurse, supervisor, or manager role.
Experience in precepting, teaching, or conducting in-services.
Current, unrestricted Georgia RN license or multistate compact license.
BLS and ACLS at hire; PALS within one year.
At least one national professional certification.

Nice To Haves

Master’s in Nursing (MSN).
Leadership experience.
Three or more years of nursing management experience with budget responsibilities.
Experience in rural, critical access, or swing bed settings.
Two years as a clinical educator or nurse professional development specialist.
AHA BLS/ACLS Instructor status or ability to obtain it within one year.
CMSRN, MEDSURG-BC, NE-BC, CNML, or NPD-BC certification.

Responsibilities

Oversee 24-hour patient-centered care in the Medical-Surgical Unit.
Manage daily operations, patient flow, and care coordination.
Lead staffing, recruitment, evaluations, and staff engagement.
Monitor the unit budget, control costs, and maintain quality.
Lead quality and safety initiatives, track metrics, and implement evidence-based practices.
Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain unit policies.
Conduct staff meetings and represent the hospital in the community.
Plan and deliver clinical education across all departments.
Assess learning needs and develop annual education calendars.
Coordinate new employee orientation and competency programs.
Manage certification courses and track staff compliance.
Deliver mandatory education and oversee the learning management system.
Provide just-in-time education and promote evidence-based practices.
Collaborate with schools and organize community health education events.