RN Educator - Med-Surg
About The Position
IU Health Arnett is seeking an energetic, self-motivated, and highly engaged Registered Nurse Educator to provide hands-on, bedside (“elbow-to-elbow”) education and professional development support for nurses in Medical-Surgical/Surgery units. The role offers an opportunity to support patient care and clinical excellence by partnering with nursing staff in real-time practice environments. The educator serves as a trusted resource and clinical partner, helping team members build knowledge, strengthen critical thinking, and gain confidence in delivering patient care through coaching, mentorship, and evidence-based education. The Med-Surg RN Educator is a unit-based clinical education resource who partners with Nursing Professional Development specialists, leaders, preceptors, and frontline nurses to strengthen clinical practice, support onboarding, and promote excellence in patient care through education, competency validation, and real-time mentorship. The position is based at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana, and is scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week, 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The role may require travel within Indiana.
Requirements
- Requires 3–5 years of relevant clinical experience.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license required.
- Current organizational-specified CPR, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications required.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles, regulatory requirements, and educational program management required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and software applications required.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct unit-based, “elbow-to-elbow” education and support to nursing staff within the ICU and Medical Progressive Oncology units.
- Coach, mentor, and develop nurses at all experience levels through real-time clinical guidance and evidence-based practice support.
- Assess learning needs and collaborate with nursing leadership to develop targeted professional development plans.
- Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs using a variety of adult learning strategies.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning, clinical excellence, accountability, and professional growth.
- Support onboarding, orientation, competency validation, and ongoing staff development initiatives.
- Facilitate educational experiences that enhance clinical judgment, patient safety, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, subject matter experts, and departmental leaders to identify educational opportunities and implement best-practice solutions.
- Serve as a clinical resource for staff, supporting the integration of new evidence, technologies, workflows, and organizational initiatives.
- Monitor educational outcomes and evaluate program effectiveness to drive continuous improvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
