Clinical Nurse Educator - Med/Surg
Description
The Nursing Educator is available to provide care/assistance to the staff, physicians and patients within all aspects of the medical surgical setting.
Job Duties:
· Collaborates with patient care services, interdisciplinary teams, and key stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
· Partners with nursing staff and other clinical disciplines in the development, implementation, and evaluation of education programs and professional development initiatives.
· Works with Human Resources to ensure nursing staff meet orientation, annual in‑service, competency, and certification requirements.
· Maintains an updated inventory of equipment and resources used for training and educational activities.
· Coordinates with nursing and patient care departments to provide seamless training that supports uninterrupted, high‑quality care delivery.
· Fosters a professional, supportive learning environment that promotes growth and excellence in practice.
· Shares expertise with colleagues and serves as a role model and mentor for nursing staff.
· Provides orientation and updates to instructors from affiliating academic institutions.
· Promotes an environment of mutual respect, collaboration, and effective communication.
· Oversees the development and implementation of education programs that align with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
· Designs and facilitates orientation programs for newly hired nurses, utilizing skills checklists and competency tools to validate performance.
· Conducts an annual education needs assessment and uses findings to develop the yearly education plan.
· Develops program goals and objectives, distributes evaluation tools, and analyzes feedback to enhance future educational offerings.
· Ensures nursing staff receive training on new equipment and technology introduced into the clinical environment.
· Participates in strategic planning initiatives with nursing leadership to support organizational goals.
· Develops and delivers evidence‑based education and process‑improvement programs for unit‑based and organization‑wide instruction.
· Establishes forums to share best practices and promote clinical excellence related to high‑volume or high‑risk patient populations.
· Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice through outcome monitoring and performance metrics.
· Collaborates with nursing leadership and quality departments to identify care issues and develop targeted educational interventions.
· Participates in interdisciplinary evaluation teams to support continuous improvement in patient care and staff performance.
Certification & Licensures details
Bachelors Required
Masters Preferred
Masters Preferred
Title of Certification / License Required / Preferred
ACLS Required
BLS Required
Additional Certification & Licensures details
REQUIRED: Active TN or Compact State Nursing License
REQUIRED: BLS Instructor
PREFERRED: ACLS Instructor
Additional experience requirements
2 Years Healthcare/ Medical – Nurse: Related Field Required
Additional Experience Requirements:
· Minimum of two years of proven experience in Nursing, Education, or Quality.
· Demonstrated knowledge of short‑ and long‑range planning, program development, and instructional design.
· Strong understanding of quality indicators, data analysis, and regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission and CMS standards related to acute care operations and nursing practice.
· Certification in Nursing Professional Development is preferred.
Nashville General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
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