Carolinas Rehab - Facility Nurse Educator

About the role

Advocate Health is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Rehabilitation Unit B team in Charlotte. This position offers benefits eligibility, 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with rotating weekend and night coverage.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with nursing leadership to assess needs for orientation and continuing education for the nursing team.
• Develops and conducts facility-specific orientation for licensed and non-licensed nursing staff.
• Facilitates 30-day new employee orientation and 90-day reunion sessions as part of service excellence initiatives.
• Designs programs to enhance nursing practice and assist learners in meeting licensure and certification requirements.
• Coordinates with Nurse Managers to place students, orient students, and organize preceptorships for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Utilizes adult education principles to plan, design, and implement educational activities based on identified learning needs.
• Works as a program planner and assesses learning needs through direct observation, formal needs assessments, and program evaluations.

Requirements

• Current applicable state RN licensure required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• 3 years clinical experience in related areas (OR, ER, acute care) required.
• Specialty certification may be preferred or required for specific areas (e.g., Med Ctr Air Flight Nurse Educator).
• BLS required per policy guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and support up to 51 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Physical demands include long periods of sitting, frequent walking, and travel within the hospital grounds and to other facilities.
• Must have intact senses of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity.
• Must be able to concentrate and apply critical thinking skills.

Skills

• Experience in adult education principles.
• Ability to plan, design, and implement educational activities.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of adult learning theories and techniques.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Education assistance program.

Pay

$41.10 - $61.65 per hour based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, eight-hour shifts, with rotating weekend and night coverage as needed.