Nurse Educator Acute Care

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Nurse Educator Acute Care to support the professional development and clinical competency of bedside nurses. The Clinical Educator plays a critical role as an educator, change agent, facilitator, consultant, and researcher, fostering empowerment through knowledge and skills to achieve excellence in evidence-based nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs for nursing staff across acute care settings.
• Support bedside nurses in enhancing professional competence and clinical skills.
• Serve as a resource for evidence-based practice, clinical guidelines, and professional development.
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and simulation exercises (high- and low-fidelity) as needed.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to identify learning needs and design educational interventions.
• Act as a change agent to improve patient care outcomes and nursing performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing.
• Masters Degree in Nursing or actively enrolled in a program with projected completion within 18 months of hire.
• Valid Washington Registered Nurse License upon hire.
• National Provider BLS (Basic Life Support) certification upon hire.
• Minimum of 3 years of related clinical experience in the area of specialty.

Knowledge and experience in adult education and course development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a nursing or healthcare setting.
• Experience with clinical simulation (high- and low-fidelity).

Benefits

• Full-time position with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development support.

Relocation assistance may be available for ideal candidates.