Registered Nurse Educator - Full Time

Role Overview

The Nurse Educator assesses the educational needs of nursing staff, students, and other healthcare professionals to plan and deliver orientation and ongoing education.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and evaluates educational programs for staff, hospital, and community.
• Mentors staff, monitors clinical competencies, and ensures high-quality patient care and safety.
• Conducts staff assessments through observations and chart reviews to identify learning needs.
• Facilitates classroom and bedside instruction, creating unit-specific in-service programs.
• Supports staff development, tracks competency progression, and collaborates with leadership on improvement plans.
• Maintains current knowledge of nursing practices, investigates practice concerns, and participates in committees.
• Works at least one shift per month as a direct care RN to stay current with clinical techniques.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies, modeling professional behavior.
• Provides direct patient care as needed and promotes compassionate, patient-centered service.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a minimum of 2 years in the specialty area.
• Current, unrestricted RN license in NY State.
• Preferred: BSN or MSN, AHA BLS/ACLS instructor certification, specialty certification.
• Strong clinical expertise, teaching skills, and ability to evaluate staff performance.