Medical Surgical / Unit Nurse Educator / RN

Emory•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory University Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join their Complex Medicine Unit as a Nurse Educator. This unit cares for a high acuity and diverse patient population with various complex medical conditions, including those enrolled in clinical trials with the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The unit boasts a 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio and emphasizes exceptional teamwork, shared governance, and professional development aligned with Emory Healthcare's vision to be a leading academic health science center. The RN Clinician Educator will serve as a unit-based education resource, supporting the professional development and clinical competency of staff under the guidance of a Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner. This role is a development opportunity for experienced nurses interested in staff education and NPD practice, applying adult learning principles and evidence-based practice to onboarding, competency management, education delivery, and quality improvement.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
2 years of recent clinical nursing experience.
A valid, 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 ability to engage diverse learners.
Ability to function collaboratively within a team and under the mentorship of the NPD Practitioner.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic familiarity with LMS platforms and simulation tools.
Commitment to personal professional development and progression within the NPD career pathway.
Awareness of ANPD Scope and Standards of Practice with willingness to develop applied proficiency.

Nice To Haves

MSN degree in Nursing.
Prior experience in precepting, staff mentorship, education, or unit-based leadership.
ACLS and/or PALS if applicable.
Specialty certification recommended.

Responsibilities

Assists with the orientation and onboarding of newly hired clinical staff and new graduate nurses at the unit level.
Supports coordination, delivery, and documentation of unit-specific onboarding activities in collaboration with the NPD Practitioner.
Serves as a resource and coach to preceptors and mentors, supporting effective onboarding experiences for new staff.
Participates in transition-to-practice programs, providing guidance and support to new graduate nurses throughout their onboarding experience.
May serve as a preceptor for newly hired clinical staff.
Assists with competency validation and tracking for clinical staff, ensuring compliance with required timelines.
Participates in identifying learning needs and performance gaps in collaboration with unit leadership.
Supports the development and implementation of competency assessment tools under the direction of the NPD Practitioner.
Assists in coordinating required annual competency activities and mandatory training completion for unit staff.
Assists in the delivery of continuing education, just-in-time training, and in-service programs using evidence-based methods.
Supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of unit-based education programs under NPD Practitioner guidance.
Utilizes multiple delivery platforms including in-person instruction, e-learning, and simulation-based learning.
Maintains accurate staff education records within the learning management system (LMS).
Applies adult learning principles when designing and facilitating educational activities for clinical staff.
Provides direct patient care, maintaining clinical competency and serving as a role model for evidence-based, patient-centered nursing practice.
Applies current clinical expertise to inform and contextualize educational activities, ensuring relevance to bedside practice.
Demonstrates professional nursing practice consistent with Emory Healthcare standards, policies, and regulatory requirements during all patient care activities.
Serves as a visible clinical leader, modeling professional behavior, effective communication, and commitment to quality and safety.
Serves as a mentor and resource for the career ladder program, encouraging professional development and career advancement.
Pursues professional growth through continuing education and specialty certification.
Demonstrates growing application of the ANPD Practice Model framework under the mentorship of the NPD Practitioner.
Promotes specialty certification within the unit.
Collaborates with unit leadership, charge nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate and support educational activities.
Acts as a liaison between bedside staff and the NPD Practitioner, communicating identified learning needs and educational gaps.
Participates in unit-based or system shared governance councils, education committees, or NPD-related initiatives as assigned.
Adapts communication and teaching approaches to meet the diverse learning needs of clinical staff.
Promotes evidence-based practice through staff education and supports translation of current evidence into bedside care.
Supports unit and system-level quality improvement initiatives through targeted education interventions.
Participates in data collection and reporting.
Aligns educational activities with Emory Healthcare strategic priorities, Magnet standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Additional Duties as Assigned.