Registered Nurse RN Educator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver orientation programs for new nursing employees.
• Design and conduct ongoing education, competency assessments, and annual mandatory training.
• Provide clinical instruction, coaching, and mentorship to nursing staff.
• Evaluate staff performance and identify learning needs through observation and competency validation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, accreditation, and organizational standards.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to improve clinical practices and patient outcomes.
• Develop educational materials, policies, procedures, and evidence-based learning resources.
• Maintain accurate records of employee education, certifications, and competencies.
• Facilitate continuing education opportunities and support professional development.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and performance improvement projects.
• Stay current on nursing best practices, healthcare regulations, and clinical advancements.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree in Nursing, Education, or a related field preferred.
• Previous teaching, precepting, or staff education experience preferred.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and evidence-based practice.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and learning management systems (LMS).