Cardiac Unit / Unit Nurse Educator / RN

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Unit Nurse Educator for the 4G Cardiology Unit. This role is for a clinical expert and role model in applying the nursing process and evidence-based practice to manage complex care needs of specific patient populations. The educator will serve as a resource to physicians, nurses, patients, and family members. A key responsibility is applying principles of adult learning to plan and conduct educational sessions to promote staff development, student competence, and positive patient/family outcomes. The role models expert communication skills and demonstrates foresight regarding the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes. This position is recognized as an expert clinician and a leader within their area of specialty. The educator will also complete employee conference, risk management, and unit management reports within specified time frames.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
2 years of recent nursing experience.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in the area of concentration.
A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
BLS certification.
Must complete UNE criteria requirements within nine (9) months of promotion or hire, including completion of Enhancing your Communication HLC#6488.
If completing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire. Employees in role prior to 11/09/2025 will have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
Meets all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments.
Completion of VIP or EBP Project.
Achieves points/electives and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position.
Completion of formal preceptor training workshop.

Nice To Haves

MSN or DNP
Nursing certification.
ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire.
Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.

Responsibilities

Applies principles of adult learning to plan and conduct educational sessions to promote staff development, student competence, and positive patient/family outcomes.
Demonstrates proficiency in teaching and precepting skills.
Facilitates development of unit preceptors including effective delegation and interpersonal skills.
Assists with the development of staff portfolios.
Assists the CNS and Unit Director to conduct annual educational needs assessment.
Based on needs assessments, assists CNS and UD to provide assurance that staff have opportunities to acquire necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to fulfill role expectations.
Coordinates unit based clinical orientation program for new staff, students and preceptors.
Works with preceptors to individualizes unit orientation.
Assists departmental or unit teams in developing annual competency checklists.
Under direction of the CNS and Unit Director, assists with meeting the education and training needs of staff.
Assists with the development of clinical leadership and critical thinking skills in others.
Mentors new existing staff by sharing knowledge, skills and departmental processes.
Identifies the need for revision and evaluates the effectiveness of operational forms.
Provides and coordinates the resources needed within the unit to provide optimal patient outcomes.
Role models time management skills through example.
Ensures compliance and adherence with stated policies and procedures for the unit.
Remains informed of innovative clinical trends through bench marking and evidence-based practice.
Assumes a staff level leadership and resource role with the interdisciplinary team.
Contributes to evaluating the use of resources and to cost containment activities.
Respects and maintains confidential information.
Under direction of the CNS and UD, integrates patient /family education activities into unit based staff development and continuing education programs.
Collaborates with management and patient/family advisory council to develop standardized teaching materials for patient and family learning needs.
Models effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
Effectively elicits and integrates cultural beliefs and values from patients and integrates these into overall patient management and education.
Utilizes patient and staff satisfaction feedback as a factor in designing, refining, and revising education programs.
Demonstrates and role models effective communication skills.
Meets all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments.
Achieves points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position.