Nurse Educator

Surgery Partners, Inc•Altoona, WI

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Educator coordinates, develops, and delivers educational programs that promote clinical excellence and professional development across the organization. The role supports staff competency, regulatory compliance, and continuous learning through orientation, annual training, certification programs, and on-demand education. The Nurse Educator collaborates with department leaders to identify learning needs, develop tailored educational content, and improve patient care quality through evidence-based teaching and support. The position is 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, with eight-hour shifts Monday through Friday. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.
Current RN licensure in the State of Wisconsin.
BLS certification upon hire.
Become a BLS instructor within one year of hire.
Obtain ACLS and PALS certification within six months of hire.
Eligibility for employment in the U.S.
Knowledge of medical terminology and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
Knowledge of program development, quality assurance, and accreditation standards.
Understanding of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality laws, and patient rights.
Effective verbal and written English communication.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Advanced computer proficiency.
Ability to meet customer service standards and prioritize workload based on urgency and importance.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Commitment to ongoing learning and staying up to date on job-specific trends, policies, and technologies.
Ability to demonstrate organization-wide performance review competencies.
Must possess a cell phone that interfaces with the organization’s secure messaging system.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in education.
Experience as an educator.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and provide comprehensive educational programs for clinical and non-clinical staff across all departments.
Oversee, develop, and facilitate clinical orientation and onboarding for new hires.
Develop and deliver annual provider and contractor education in collaboration with leadership and department heads.
Plan and conduct organization-wide and unit-based ongoing education and competency validations.
Support compliance with local, state, and federal healthcare regulations through collaborative educational efforts.
Create, assign, and document computer-based learning modules for clinical staff.
Oversee scheduling and programming of BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
Chair and facilitate the Education Council and the Code Blue and Rapid Response Committee.
Coordinate and facilitate nursing skills fairs, including planning, scheduling, resource preparation, and evaluation.
Follow up with staff when educational requirements or certifications are due or incomplete.
Meet with new clinical hires to assess and support additional education needs or requests.
Meet monthly with clinical managers to discuss departmental education plans and training needs.
Design and implement department-specific education as requested.
Round throughout the organization to provide just-in-time education and support.
Attend staff meetings and in-services to support clinical teams and address education-related needs.
Provide on-demand educational support to departments as needed.
Collaborate with departments to ensure cohesive and effective training across the organization.
Collect, analyze, and report education-related data and metrics to leadership and regulatory bodies as required.
Use the organization's secure messaging platform according to departmental protocols, including timely receipt of and responses to communications.
Perform other duties as assigned.