Nurse Educator

Surgery Partners, Inc•Altoona, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Educator is responsible for coordinating, developing, and delivering educational programs that promote clinical excellence and support professional development across the organization. This role ensures staff competency, regulatory compliance, and continuous learning through orientation, annual training, certification programs, and on-demand education. The Nurse Educator collaborates with clinical leaders and department educators to identify learning needs, develop tailored educational content, and enhance patient care quality through evidence-based teaching and support.

Requirements

Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program required
Current RN licensure in the State of Wisconsin required
BLS certification is required upon hire
Must obtain ACLS and PALS certification within six (6) months of hire
Must possess a cell phone that interfaces with the organization’s secure messaging system
Medical terminology
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
Program development
Quality assurance and accreditation standards
Understanding of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality laws and patient rights
Effective English communication in verbal and written format
Quality work including attention to detail and accuracy
Advanced computer proficiency
Carry out customer service standards
Prioritize tasks effectively through managing workload based on urgency and importance
Capacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Continuously learn and improve through staying up to date on job specific trends, policies and new technologies
Successfully demonstrate organization-wide performance review competencies

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in education preferred
Become a BLS instructor within one (1) year of hire
Experience as an educator preferred

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 all 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
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal healthcare regulations through collaborative educational efforts
Create, assign, and document computer-based learning modules for clinical staff
Oversee the scheduling and programming of Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications
Chair and facilitate the Education Council and Code Blue and Rapid Response Committee
Coordinate and facilitate nursing skills fairs, including planning, scheduling, resource preparation, and evaluation to ensure clinical competency and regulatory compliance
Follow up directly with staff when educational requirements or certifications are due or incomplete
Meet with all new clinical hires to assess and support additional education needs or requests
Conduct monthly meetings with clinical managers to discuss departmental education plans and address specific training needs
Design and implement department-specific education as requested
Conduct regular rounding throughout the organization to provide just-in-time education and support
Attend staff meetings and in-services to support clinical teams and respond to education-related needs
Provide on-demand educational support to all organization departments as needed
Collaborate with department-based educators 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 in accordance with departmental protocols, including timely receipt and responses to communications
Perform other duties as assigned