Unit Educator

About the Role

The Unit (Staff) Educator collaborates with the Team Lead Planner and the Center of Learning and Professional Development team, nursing managers and others to provide education to the Baptist Health division of nursing. The Unit(Staff) Educator teaches and develops course education in select Center of Learning & Professional Development courses, updates and evaluates courses and educational materials using evidence based practice. Functions as a Unit (staff) Educator for specialty areas.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Team Lead Planner and the Center of Learning and Professional Development team, nursing managers and others to provide education to the Baptist Health division of nursing.
• Teach and develop course education in select Center of Learning & Professional Development courses.
• Update and evaluate courses and educational materials using evidence‑based practice.
• Function as a Unit (staff) Educator for specialty areas.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited NLN school of nursing.
• Bachelor’s in Nursing degree preferred.
• Certification in staff development or similar certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of regulatory guidelines, evidence‑based practice, core measures, performance improvement processes, trends in clinical nursing practice, and The Joint Commission regulations preferred.
• At least two years of experience in an education specialty field.
• Must possess a current ASBN license (or license in the state of primary residence if that state is a Nurse Licensure Compact state).

Skills

• Experience in teaching, computer, audiovisual equipment, and fundamental clinical nursing preferred.
• Good communication skills and professionalism required.

Schedule

Working hours: 8‑5 (varies). Authorized 80.00 hours bi‑weekly.