Acute Care Clinical Educator & Orientation Lead

CareWell Health; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CareWell Health is seeking department clinical educators to lead nursing education for Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, and In-patient Care services. The educator will teach, counsel and provide supportive care to patients and families, guiding new nurses and students through assessments and planning care.

Responsibilities include coordinating with nurse managers, case managers and interdepartmental teams to ensure timely discharge, accurate documentation, and adherence to safety

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current NJ RN license.
• BLS and ACLS certifications preferred.
• BSN or Master’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of acute care experience as an educator preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guides new nurses and students through assessment of patient condition including physical, psychological and social aspects.
• Assists in identifying nursing problems and discharge needs for patients.
• Plans care according to standards and communicates effectively with care team.
• Ensures accurate and concise documentation in the medical record.
• Provides education aligned with patient/family learning needs and evaluates outcomes.
• Coordinates with Case Manager and Nurse Manager to support timely discharge and quality care.
• Maintains universal precautions and safety protocols.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Case management

Education/training

Clinical leadership

Education

RN license (New Jersey)

BSN or higher

BLS

ACLS preferred

Job description

CareWell Health is seeking department clinical educators to lead nursing education for Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, and In-patient Care services. The educator will teach, counsel and provide supportive care to patients and families, guiding new nurses and students through assessments and planning care.

Responsibilities include coordinating with nurse managers, case managers and interdepartmental teams to ensure timely discharge, accurate documentation, and adherence to safety