Clinical Nurse Educator-Emergency Department-Days

Hourly pay range: $43.69 - $67.72. The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Location: Legacy NorthShore (Evanston, Glenbrook, Highland Park & Skokie Hospitals)

Schedule

40 hours per week, day shift Monday-Friday (8am-4:30pm)

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing required; Master's degree in Nursing preferred
• Board certification in clinical specialty or Nursing Professional Development within one year of board eligibility
• 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience
• Completion of a preceptor program
• Previous experience serving as a preceptor
• Experience as a unit champion and/or participation in shared governance councils
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and computer skills

Responsibilities

Education & Staff Development

• Facilitate orientation, onboarding, and transition-to-practice programs
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing education and competency programs
• Design educational programs using evidence-based teaching strategies and technology
• Organize skills days, in-services, and educational sessions
• Maintain competency records, attendance, and educational documentation

Clinical Practice

• Provide direct patient care while maintaining clinical expertise
• Serve as a clinical resource and provide bedside "just-in-time" education
• Support staff by maintaining a visible presence in the clinical environment

Mentorship & Professional Development

• Precept newly hired registered nurses
• Mentor and coach new and existing nursing staff
• Evaluate and support preceptors
• Promote lifelong learning, specialty certification, and evidence-based practice
• Guide nurses participating in Transition-to-Practice programs and evidence-based projects

Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner with Clinical Nurse Managers and Clinical Coordinators to assess educational needs
• Support quality improvement, patient safety, and patient experience initiatives
• Participate in shared governance and unit council development
• Collaborate across service lines to standardize educational activities
• Foster interdisciplinary communication and teamwork

Additional Responsibilities

• Travel between NorthShore hospitals as needed
• Assist with Safe Patient Handling training
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Career pathways to promote professional growth and development
• Various medical, dental, pet, and vision options, including domestic partner coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free parking
• Wellness program
• Savings plan
• Health savings account options
• Retirement options with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Community involvement opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals.