Job Description

Job Overview

A Medical/Surgical Educator is a registered nurse who works as an expert practitioner within a specialized field of nursing. This individual is responsible for evaluating and implementing evidence-based practice, education, and professional development within critical care areas. They serve as a clinical resource for the Medical/Surgical units (3M, 4M, 5M) Nursing staff for bedside care. In addition, they will focus on new graduate nurses' development within the Medical/Surgical Departments.

Requirements

• Exercises sound judgment and discretion in professional duties.
• Leads and evaluates staff education and nursing practice needs using internal/external resources.
• Serves as a role model, clinical expert, and mentor; leads/participates in committees focused on nursing practice.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and assists in policy/procedure updates.
• Coordinates and facilitates orientation, competencies, and preceptor programs.
• Collaborates with care teams to implement practice changes for quality improvement.
• Participates in hospital clinical orientation and nurse residency programs.
• Coordinates and teaches various courses (ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, Arrhythmia, etc.).
• Conducts staff needs assessments and gap analyses to guide development initiatives.
• Supports staff progression from novice to expert using adult learning principles.
• Develops and delivers patient and staff education, including student rotations and interdepartmental programs.
• Leads professional nursing programs and serves as a preceptor for nursing students.
• Collaborates with community partners and transition coordinators for education planning.
• Utilizes evidence-based practices to guide quality improvements and PI projects.
• Oversees education on new equipment/products and tracks staff education compliance.
• Commits to personal professional growth with 15+ CE hours annually.

Qualification

• Graduate of an accredited NLN-approved RN program. Bachelor's degree in Nursing required, Master's degree in Education preferred
• Five (5) years of recent clinical experience in a Medical/Surgical setting. One year of education background preferred.
• Current SC nursing license or compact state license; BLS, ACLS required. Excellent communication skills, organizational skills, outcomes-oriented, and knowledge of education methods and clinical practice.

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