Registered Nurse RN Educator
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) Educator is responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering orientation programs for new nursing employees. This role also involves designing and conducting ongoing education, competency assessments, and annual mandatory training. The educator will provide clinical instruction, coaching, and mentorship to nursing staff, evaluate staff performance, and identify learning needs. A key aspect of this position is ensuring compliance with federal, state, accreditation, and organizational standards, and collaborating with nursing leadership to improve clinical practices and patient outcomes. The role includes developing educational materials, policies, procedures, and evidence-based learning resources, as well as maintaining accurate records of employee education, certifications, and competencies. Additionally, the RN Educator will facilitate continuing education opportunities, support professional development, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and evidence-based practice.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and learning management systems (LMS).
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Nursing, Education, or a related field preferred.
- Previous teaching, precepting, or staff education experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop, coordinate, and deliver orientation programs for new nursing employees.
- Design and conduct ongoing education, competency assessments, and annual mandatory training.
- Provide clinical instruction, coaching, and mentorship to nursing staff.
- Evaluate staff performance and identify learning needs through observation and competency validation.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, accreditation, and organizational standards.
- Collaborate with nursing leadership to improve clinical practices and patient outcomes.
- Develop educational materials, policies, procedures, and evidence-based learning resources.
- Maintain accurate records of employee education, certifications, and competencies.
- Facilitate continuing education opportunities and support professional development.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and performance improvement projects.
- Stay current on nursing best practices, healthcare regulations, and clinical advancements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
