RN Educator

IU Health • Lafayette, IN

3h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable RN Educator to join our hospital team. This role will serve as a general educator, focusing on onboarding new RNs, PCAs, and CSTs, as well as developing and delivering educational programs across various strategies. The RN Educator will play a vital role in fostering a culture of continuous learning, ensuring staff are well-prepared to respond effectively to emergency situations, and supporting operational excellence through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

• Requires 3-5 years of relevant clinical experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Requires current organizational-specified CPR, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications.
• Requires knowledge of adult learning principles, regulatory requirements, and educational program management.
• Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and software applications.
• May require the ability to travel to within state of Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate onboarding and orientation for new hire RNs, PCAs, and CSTs, ensuring a smooth integration into the organization.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational offerings, including curricula focused on emergency response and emergency medical management.
• Support and coordinate operational activities related to educational programs, collaborating with subject matter experts, multimedia developers, and learning management specialists.
• Create an engaging learning environment that promotes professional growth for organizational staff and external providers.
• Collaborate with departmental leadership and other organizational departments to identify educational needs.
• Develop evidence-based, best-practice curricula tailored to the target audience, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs and continuously seek improvements.
• Maintain current knowledge of adult learning principles, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices in healthcare education.
• Ensure all educational activities align with hospital policies and accreditation standards.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Student loan forgiveness opportunities (per government program criteria)
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services
• Healthy Results wellness program with biweekly financial incentives based on participation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level