RN Educator - Med-Surg

IU Health•Lafayette, IN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana, 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 nursing staff. The role is a unit-based clinical education resource that 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 educator works in a fast-paced clinical environment, proactively identifies learning opportunities, and supports nurses through coaching, mentorship, and evidence-based education. Rather than performing tasks for staff, the educator acts as a trusted resource and clinical partner who helps team members build knowledge, strengthen critical-thinking skills, and gain confidence in delivering patient care. The position is scheduled for two 12-hour shifts per week, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

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.
May require the ability to travel within the state of Indiana.

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.