Clinician Educator Medical Surgical Registered Nurse / RN

Emory Healthcare/Emory University

Atlanta, GA

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SKILLS

Academic Intervention, Adult Learning, Career Development, Clinical Competency, Clinical Nursing, Clinical Training, Clinical Trial, Coaching, Communication Skills, Data Collection, Documentation, Drug Development, Employee Orientation, Genetics, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Healthcare Quality, Hospital, Interpersonal Skills, Just in Time (JIT), Leadership, Learning Management System (LMS), Legal, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Onboarding, Patient Care, People Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulatory Requirements, Safety/Work Safety, Simulation, Staff Training, Standards of Care, Surgical Nursing, Team Player, Training/Teaching, eLearning

LOCATION

Atlanta, GA

POSTED

17 days ago

Overview

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Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources,ongoingmentorshipand leadership programs for all types of jobs, and asupportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your careerand be what you want to be.We provide: + Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 + Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs + Family-focused benefits + Wellness incentives + Ongoing mentorship,development,leadership programs...and more!

Description

Day and Night Available

/ Full-Time / 36 hours

We're seeking a

Bedside

Clinician Educator

, Medical Surgical

responsible for being a capable clinician who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population and routinely uses acquired knowledge, theory, research and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations. This experienced registered nurse who serves as a unit-based education resource, supporting the professional development and clinical competency of clinical staff under the guidance of the Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner. This role is designed as a formal development opportunity for clinically experienced nurses seeking to grow their expertise in staff education and NPD practice. The RN Clinician Educator applies foundational knowledge of adult learning principles and evidence-based practice to assist with onboarding, competency management, education delivery, and quality improvement activities. This role functions within the career pathway of RN Clinician Educator to NPD Practitioner to NPD Specialist. + Assists with the orientation and onboarding of newly hired clinical staff and new graduate nurses at the unit level + Supports coordination, delivery and documentation of unit-specific onboarding activities in collaboration with the NPD Practitioner + Serves as a resource and coach to preceptors and mentors, supporting effective onboarding experiences for new staff + Participates in transition-to-practice programs, providing guidance and support to new graduate nurses throughout their onboarding experience + May serve as a preceptor for newly hired clinical staff + Assists with competency validation and tracking for clinical staff, ensuring compliance with required timelines + Participates in identifying learning needs and performance gaps in collaboration with unit leadership + Supports the development and implementation of competency assessment tools under the direction of the NPD Practitioner + Assists in coordinating required annual competency activities and mandatory training completion for unit staff Education and Training + Assists in the delivery of continuing education, just-in-time training, and in-service programs using evidence-based methods + Supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of unit-based education programs under NPD Practitioner guidance + Utilizes multiple delivery platforms including in-person instruction, e-learning, and simulation-based learning + Maintains accurate staff education records within the learning management system (LMS) + Applies adult learning principles when designing and facilitating educational activities for clinical staff Clinical Practice and Leadership + Provides direct patient care, maintaining clinical competency and serving as a role model for evidence-based, patient-centered nursing practice + Applies current clinical expertise to inform and contextualize educational activities, ensuring relevance to bedside practice + Demonstrates professional nursing practice consistent with Emory Healthcare standards, policies, and regulatory requirements during all patient care activities + Serves as a visible clinical leader, modeling professional behavior, effective communication, and commitment to quality and safety Role Development + Serves as a mentor and resource for the career ladder program, encouraging professional development and career advancement + Pursues professional growth through continuing education and specialty certification + Demonstrates growing application of the ANPD Practice Model framework under the mentorship of the NPD Practitioner + Promotes specialty certification within unit Collaborative Partnerships + Collaborates with unit leadership, charge nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate and support educational activities + Acts as a liaison between bedside staff and the NPD Practitioner, communicating identified learning needs and educational gaps + Participates in unit-based or system shared governance councils, education committees, or NPD-related initiatives as assigned + Adapts communication and teaching approaches to meet the diverse learning needs of clinical staff Quality Improvement and Evidence-Based Practice + Promotes evidence-based practice through staff education and supports translation of current evidence into bedside care + Supports unit and system-level quality improvement initiatives through targeted education interventions + Participates in data collection and reporting + Aligns educational activities with Emory Healthcare strategic priorities, Magnet standards, and applicable regulatory requirements + Additional Duties as Assigned. + Less than 10% of the time may be required between clinical sites. + On-site; primarily unit-based with protected time designated for education-related responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). + 2 years of recent clinical nursing experience. + A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing. Certification + BLS certification + Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty. + If completing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire. + Employees in role prior to 11/09/2025 will have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status + Preferred Qualifications: MSN degree in Nursing Experience. Prior experience in precepting, staff mentorship, education, or unit-based leadership. + ACLS and/or PALS if applicable; specialty certification recommended. + Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (required) + Foundational knowledge of adult learning principles and their application in clinical education settings + Strong communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills with ability to engage diverse learners + Ability to function collaboratively within a team and under the mentorship of the NPD Practitioner + Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic familiarity with LMS platforms and simulation tools + Commitment to personal professional development and progression within the NPD career pathway + Awareness of ANPD Scope and Standards of Practice with willingness to develop applied proficiency

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Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-7 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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Division

_Emory Univ Hosp-Midtown_

Campus Location

_Atlanta, GA, 30308_

Campus Location

_US-GA-Atlanta_

Department

_EHM General Medicine-61_

Job Type

_Regular Full-Time_

Job Number

_165317_

Job Category

_Nursing_

Schedule

_Other_

Standard Hours

_36 Hours_

Hourly Minimum

_USD $47.40/Hr._

Hourly Midpoint

_USD $54.95/Hr._ Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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