Med Surg Acute Care Unit Educator/RN
Job in
Decatur, DeKalb County, Georgia, 30089, USA
Listing for:
Emory Healthcare
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-09-18
Job specializations:
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 85000 USD Yearly
USD
70000.00
85000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
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Job Summary The RN Clinician Educator is an 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.
Responsibilities Orientation and Onboarding
Assists with the orientation and onboarding of newly hired clinical staff and new graduate nurses at the unit levelSupports coordination, delivery and documentation of unit-specific onboarding activities in collaboration with the NPD PractitionerServes as a resource and coach to preceptors and mentors, supporting effective onboarding experiences for new staffParticipates in transition-to-practice programs, providing guidance and support to new graduate nurses throughout their onboarding experienceMay serve as a preceptor for newly hired clinical staffCompetency Management
Assists with competency validation and tracking for clinical staff, ensuring compliance with required timelinesParticipates in identifying learning needs and performance gaps in collaboration with unit leadershipSupports the development and implementation of competency assessment tools under the direction of the NPD PractitionerAssists in coordinating required annual competency activities and mandatory training completion for unit staffEducation and Training
Assists in the delivery of continuing education, just-in-time training, and in-service programs using evidence-based methodsSupports the development, implementation, and evaluation of unit-based education programs under NPD Practitioner guidanceUtilizes multiple delivery platforms including in-person instruction, e‑learning, and simulation-based learningMaintains accurate staff education records within the learning management system (LMS)Applies adult learning principles when designing and facilitating educational activities for clinical staffClinical Practice and Leadership
Provides direct patient care, maintaining clinical competency and serving as a role model for evidence-based, patient-centered nursing practiceApplies current clinical expertise to inform and contextualize educational activities, ensuring relevance to bedside practiceDemonstrates professional nursing practice consistent with Emory Healthcare standards, policies, and regulatory requirements during all patient care activitiesServes as a visible clinical leader, modeling professional behavior, effective communication, and commitment to quality and safetyRole Development
Serves as a mentor and resource for the career ladder program, encouraging professional development and career advancementPursues professional growth through continuing education and specialty certificationDemonstrates growing application of the ANPD Practice Model framework under the mentorship of the NPD PractitionerPromotes specialty certification within unitCollaborative PartnershipsCollaborates with unit leadership, charge nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate and support educational activitiesActs as a liaison between bedside staff and the NPD Practitioner, communicating identified learning needs and educational gapsParticipates in unit-based or system shared governance councils, education committees, or NPD-related initiatives as assignedAdapts communication and teaching approaches to meet the diverse learning needs of clinical staffQuality Improvement and
Evidence-Based PracticePromotes…
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