Advanced Clinical Nurse Educator

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Job Summary

The Advanced Clinical Nurse Educator creates, manages and evaluates education/training programs and services, develops related goals and objectives, recommends policies, and evaluates program outcomes. All educational offerings provided by the Advanced Clinical Nurse Educator should primarily be based on the Cognitive, Humanist, and/or Brain-Based Learning Theories. The role of the Advanced Clinical Nurse Educator may include, direct patient/family care, consultation, change agent, teaching/coaching/mentoring, research, patient advocacy, performance improvement, and leadership & professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree required; Masters of nursing preferred
• A minimum of four years of clinical nursing experience is required.
• Current Georgia License as a Registered Nurse.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides education and guidance to staff in order to enhance the care of patients and families and to advance the practice of nursing

• Provides leadership for continuous performance improvement and facilitates clinical decision making through ongoing monitoring of patient outcome indicators.

• Ensures compliance to established policies, procedures, and/or regulations required to maintain a department's program(s) of services

• Serves as a role model of excellence in nursing knowledge, professionalism and clinical practice.

• Provides clinical leadership, serves as a resource for the translation of skills and knowledge into clinical practice by creating educational activities that recognize differences in learning styles and accommodates the unique challenges of adult learners.

• Provides consultation to staff nurses and interprofessional colleagues, utilizing advanced nursing expertise, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to optimize clinical outcomes.

• Interacts directly with patients and families to improve patient outcomes.

• Participates in data collection, reporting, and evaluation related to quality outcomes, orientation and onboarding goals within the education/professional development department.

• Provides clinical leadership for all staff members by upholding underlying principles outlined in the ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice

• Promotes and reflects the values outlined in the ANA Nursing Code of Ethics

• Adheres to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations

• Practices in a manner that supports a critical thinking framework

• All other duties as assigned

Core Competencies
These competencies reflect the values and behaviors expected of all Grady team members, regardless of role. They ensure that every employee contributes to safe, high-quality care, positive patient experience, and a collaborative work environment.

1. Patient-Centered Care – Demonstrates a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality care that prioritizes the well-being and satisfaction of patients and their families.
2. Integrity & Accountability – Acts ethically, maintains confidentiality, and accepts responsibility for actions, decisions, and outcomes.
3. Collaboration & Teamwork – Builds positive relationships, works effectively across departments, and supports colleagues to achieve shared goals.
4. Communication – Communicates clearly, respectfully, and effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and leadership.
5. Respect & Inclusion – Creates an inclusive environment by valuing diversity, treating others with dignity, and ensuring equitable care and opportunities for all.
6. Quality & Safety – Adheres to best practices, regulatory standards, and policies to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality outcomes.
7. Adaptability & Resilience – Responds effectively to change, remains flexible in dynamic situations, and demonstrates resilience under pressure.
8. Continuous Improvement – Seeks opportunities to improve processes, skills, and outcomes through innovation, learning, and feedback.
9. Leadership & Professionalism – Inspires, guides, and develops individuals and teams while modeling professionalism, fairness, and transparency.
10. Employee Experience Focus – Champions a supportive and engaging employee journey that enables staff to thrive and, in turn, deliver excepti