Nurse Educator I - Emergency Department

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Educator is a registered nurse with clinical and instructional expertise who is responsible for nursing staff development. The role assesses, develops, delivers, coordinates, and evaluates learning activities to meet orientation, regulatory training, and continuing education needs. The educator collaborates with nursing leadership to support quality patient care and strategic initiatives, builds collegial relationships, and contributes to system-wide education, including the Professional Nurse Residency program. The position holds a seat on an organizational council or committee and on the Nursing Clinical Support Team, and works in a staffing position for 8 hours per pay period to maintain clinical skills. The educator independently manages day-to-day responsibilities and uses creative problem-solving and initiative to manage change. Responsibilities include developing and evaluating competency-based orientation plans; supporting preceptors and new graduate nurses; identifying professional development needs; coordinating education on clinical practice, equipment, policies, procedures, and evidence-based standards; and supporting completion of required education and competencies. The educator identifies practice and performance gaps, develops targeted educational interventions, applies evidence and research, and participates in quality improvement. They remain clinically competent and accessible in the care environment, provide bedside mentorship and coaching, support complex patient and family education, observe and validate practice, provide actionable feedback, and collaborate with nursing leaders and interdisciplinary partners. The role is full-time, scheduled for 80 hours bi-weekly, Monday through Friday, with a varying shift. Work locations are Bethesda Butler and Arrow Springs in the Hamilton and Lebanon, Ohio areas.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
2–3 years of clinical nursing experience in acute care or related practice.
1–2 years of professional nursing experience involving orientation and education.
Demonstrated clinical expertise in a specialty area.
Registered Nurse license/qualification required.
RN specialty certification required within 2 years.
Provide orientation and education for newly hired nurses.
Deliver educational offerings and unit/department in-services.
Demonstrate understanding of adult learning principles, instructional planning, and teaching methods.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to focus on unit-based and role-specific education initiatives.
Ability to work 8 hours per pay period in a staffing position to maintain clinical skills.

Nice To Haves

Membership in a related professional organization.
Continuing education, advanced-degree study, specialty certification, nursing research, evidence-based practice, and participation in nursing organizations are encouraged.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and evaluate competency-based orientation plans based on learning needs and clinical readiness.
Assess progress during orientation, provide timely feedback, and partner with leaders and preceptors to address learning needs.
Support preceptor development and facilitate critical thinking and clinical judgment, particularly for new graduate nurses.
Identify and prioritize educational and professional development needs in collaboration with nursing leadership.
Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate education related to clinical practice, equipment, policies, procedures, and evidence-based standards.
Connect team members with learning resources and support timely completion of education and competency requirements.
Identify clinical practice and performance gaps using observation, rounding, quality indicators, safety events, chart review, and other information.
Develop educational interventions that support patient safety, quality outcomes, regulatory readiness, and adherence to clinical standards.
Apply current evidence and research findings to education and clinical practice, and participate in quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives.
Maintain clinical competency through active presence in the clinical environment and serve as an accessible clinical resource.
Provide bedside mentorship, coaching, and support during complex or high-acuity situations, including support for complex patient and family educational needs.
Model sound clinical judgment, communication, and professional nursing practice.
Conduct practice observations and validations and provide timely, respectful, actionable feedback.
Coach team members in the moment when appropriate and partner with nursing leadership on competency, practice, or performance concerns requiring follow-through.
Recognize effective clinical practice and support ongoing improvement.
Collaborate with nursing leaders and interdisciplinary partners on education, clinical practice improvements, workplace safety, and organizational priorities.
Participate in committees and improvement initiatives, including required organizational council or committee and Nursing Clinical Support Team involvement.
Contribute to system-wide education, including the Professional Nurse Residency program.
Work in a staffing position for 8 hours per pay period to maintain clinical skills.
Maintain professional competency through continuing education, certification, and professional involvement; serve as a role model, mentor, and advocate for team members.
Demonstrate TriHealth SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors in interactions with patients, guests, team members, and the community.