Operating Room Registered Nurse Educator

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

3d•$50 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Clinician Educator SS is an experienced registered nurse who serves as a unit-based education resource, supporting the professional development and clinical competency of clinical staff under the guidance of the Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner or department leader. This role is a formal development opportunity for clinically experienced nurses seeking to grow their expertise in staff education and NPD practice. It applies foundational knowledge of adult learning principles and evidence-based practice to assist with onboarding, competency management, education delivery, and quality improvement activities. The role is part of a career pathway from RN Clinician Educator to NPD Practitioner to NPD Specialist. The position combines unit-based education duties with direct patient care. It is primarily on-site and unit-based, with protected time for education-related responsibilities. Travel between clinical sites may be required less than 10% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
Valid, active, 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.
Strong communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage diverse learners.
Ability to collaborate within a team and work under the mentorship of the NPD Practitioner.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic familiarity with LMS platforms and simulation tools.
Commitment to professional development and progression within the NPD career pathway.
Awareness of ANPD Scope and Standards of Practice and willingness to develop applied proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Master's or doctorate degree in nursing.
Nursing specialty certification relevant to the area of practice.
Prior experience in precepting, staff mentorship, education, or unit-based leadership.
ACLS or PALS may be required for certain departments after hire.
Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.

Responsibilities

Assist with orientation and onboarding for newly hired clinical staff and new graduate nurses at the unit level.
Support coordination, delivery, and documentation of unit-specific onboarding activities in collaboration with the NPD Practitioner or unit leader.
Serve as a resource and coach to preceptors and mentors, and may precept newly hired clinical staff.
Participate in transition-to-practice programs by guiding and supporting new graduate nurses during onboarding.
Assist with competency validation and tracking, identify learning needs and performance gaps with unit leadership, and support development and implementation of competency assessment tools.
Help coordinate annual competency activities and mandatory training completion for unit staff.
Assist with delivery of continuing education, just-in-time training, and in-service programs using evidence-based methods.
Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of unit-based education programs under NPD Practitioner guidance.
Use in-person instruction, e-learning, and simulation-based learning, and maintain accurate staff education records in the learning management system and competency management platform.
Apply adult learning principles when designing and facilitating education for clinical staff.
Provide direct patient care, maintain clinical competency, and model evidence-based, patient-centered nursing practice consistent with Emory Healthcare standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
Use current clinical expertise to make educational activities relevant to bedside practice and serve as a visible clinical leader modeling professional behavior, communication, quality, and safety.
Mentor and support the career ladder program, pursue continuing education and specialty certification, develop application of the ANPD Practice Model under mentorship, and promote specialty certification within the unit.
Collaborate with unit leadership, charge nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate education; communicate learning needs and educational gaps to the NPD Practitioner, unit leader, and CNPS.
Participate in professional governance councils, education committees, or NPD-related initiatives as assigned, adapting teaching and communication to diverse learners and supporting open communication, psychological safety, and the One Emory Culture.
Promote evidence-based practice through education, support quality improvement initiatives with targeted education, participate in data collection and reporting, and align education with Emory Healthcare priorities, Magnet standards, and regulatory requirements.