Transition To Practice Educator
About The Position
The Transition to Practice Educator provides ongoing educational support, training, and mentoring to new nurses in the clinical area. The role supports a smooth transition to practice by providing unit-based assistance and coordinating the needs and resources of each new nurse, with follow-up during and after orientation. Serving as a clinical liaison between education and clinical managers or coordinators, the educator assesses new nurses’ needs and performance in real time to facilitate timely release from orientation. Once needs are identified, the educator coordinates available resources to address targeted knowledge and skill deficits. Addressing each nurse’s specific needs supports role development and contributes to improved patient outcomes.
Requirements
- Current and valid Registered Nurse license issued by the state.
- Current BLS (ARC or AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current certification.
- Minimum of 2 years of acute care experience.
- Minimum of 1 year of preceptor experience.
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide continued educational support, training, and mentoring to new nurses in the clinical area.
- Provide unit-based support to promote a smooth transition to practice.
- Coordinate resources and support for each new nurse, including follow-up during and after orientation.
- Serve as a clinical liaison between education and clinical managers or coordinators.
- Assess new nurses’ needs and performance in real time to facilitate timely release from orientation.
- Coordinate available resources to address identified knowledge and skill deficits.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
