ED Nurse Educator

About the role

CHI St Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver comprehensive educational programs, in-services, and competencies for ED nursing staff, encompassing new hire orientation, ongoing professional development, and specialized training (e.g., trauma care, advanced cardiac life support, rapid response protocols).
• Provide direct bedside clinical mentorship and coaching to ED nurses, assessing educational needs, identifying knowledge gaps, and fostering critical thinking and clinical judgment in rapid assessment, intervention, and stabilization of emergent patients.
• Implement and evaluate evidence-based practices and clinical guidelines within the Emergency Department, ensuring adherence to national standards (e.g., ENA, trauma guidelines), best practices for patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Act as a clinical expert and resource for ED staff, guiding them through complex emergent patient cases, troubleshooting challenges, and promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the ED.
• Collaborate effectively with ED leadership, physicians, ancillary staff, quality improvement teams, and other educators to identify educational needs, address performance gaps, and contribute to department-wide strategic goals.
• Facilitate staff compliance with mandatory education, certifications, and licenses, tracking progress, and maintaining accurate records of educational activities to support professional development and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Required Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Required Experience: Minimum three years emergency department nursing experience required.
• LICENSURE: Active Registered Nurse multi-state compact license in good standing to practice in North Dakota
• Working knowledge: of emergency nursing practice, rapid assessment principles, adult learning principles, and current evidence-based practices in emergency medicine
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certifications: within the orientation period and meets re-certification as required
• Communication skills: necessary for constant communication, both oral and written, with patients, families, visitors, and medical center staff
• Accountability: for own conduct and promotes and supports positive working relationships among staff, between other disciplines, departments, families, visitors, and patients
• Confidentiality: maintained