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Description 7p-7:30a / Full-Time / 36 hours We're seeking a Clinician Educator , Cardiology Stepdown department responsible for being a capable clinician educator 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 RN professional can apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice and use this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family while serving as a resource to colleagues and strong advocate for them. 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.
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 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 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 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 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[MC1.1] Participates in data collection and reporting Aligns educational activities with Emory Healthcare strategic priorities, Magnet standards, and applicable regulatory requirements
Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) 2 years of recent nursing experience AND a minimum of 2 years of experience in the area of concentration. A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing. BLS certification ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire.
Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty. Must complete UNE criteria requirements within nine (9) months of promotion or hire, including completion of Enhancing your Communication HLC#6488. PLAN: Meets all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments.
Completion of VIP or EBP Project. Achieves points/electives and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position. Completion of formal preceptor training workshop.
MSN or DNP Nursing certification preferred JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! 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.
Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure, Bio-hazardous waste, Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, Communicable diseases, Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.