Operating Room Registered Nurse Educator

Emory•Atlanta, GA

3d•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. The educator applies foundational knowledge of adult learning principles and evidence-based practice to assist with onboarding, competency management, education delivery, and quality improvement. The role is part of a career pathway from RN Clinician Educator to NPD Practitioner to NPD Specialist. The position combines education responsibilities with direct patient care. It is primarily unit-based and on-site, with protected time for education-related work. Travel between clinical sites may be required for less than 10% of the time. The educator collaborates with unit leaders, staff, and interdisciplinary partners and develops in the role with mentorship from an NPD Practitioner.

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 settings.
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 of 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; may precept newly hired clinical staff.
Participate in transition-to-practice programs and support new graduate nurses during onboarding.
Assist with competency validation and tracking, including compliance with required timelines.
Help identify learning needs and performance gaps with unit leadership; support development and implementation of competency assessment tools under NPD Practitioner direction.
Help coordinate annual competency activities and mandatory training completion.
Assist in delivering continuing education, just-in-time training, and in-service programs using evidence-based methods.
Support development, implementation, and evaluation of unit-based education programs under NPD Practitioner guidance.
Use in-person instruction, e-learning, and simulation-based learning; maintain accurate education records in the LMS 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.
Serve as a visible clinical leader, modeling professional behavior, effective communication, quality, and safety.
Mentor and support staff participating in the career ladder program; pursue continuing education and specialty certification; develop application of the ANPD Practice Model; promote specialty certification within the unit.
Collaborate with unit leadership, charge nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate educational activities.
Liaise between bedside staff and the NPD Practitioner, unit leader, and CNPS to communicate learning needs and education gaps.
Participate in assigned unit-based or system professional governance councils, education committees, or NPD initiatives.
Adapt communication and teaching approaches to diverse learning needs and support open communication, psychological safety, and the One Emory Culture.
Promote evidence-based practice through staff education and support translation of evidence into bedside care.
Support quality improvement initiatives through targeted education; participate in data collection and reporting.
Align educational activities with Emory Healthcare strategic priorities, Magnet standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.