Advanced Clinical Nurse Educator - Labor/Delivery - FT Days

Grady Health System; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Grady Health System in Atlanta is searching for an Advanced Clinical Nurse Educator to design and evaluate educational programs focused on nursing excellence. This role includes patient care, leadership, and adherence to professional standards.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's Degree, have significant experience in clinical nursing, and skills in patient-centered care, collaboration, and leadership. The position is committed to promoting continuous professional development and compliance with the ANA Nursing Standards.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required.
• 4+ years of clinical nursing experience; women's health experience preferred.
• GA RN License required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provides education and guidance to staff to enhance patient care.
• Ensures compliance with established policies and regulations.
• Interacts directly with patients and families to improve outcomes.
• Participates in data evaluation related to quality outcomes.

Skills

Patient-Centered Care

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communication

Leadership & Professionalism

Adaptability & Resilience

Education

Master's Degree

MSN (preferred)

Tools

Clinical Decision-Making

Job description

Job Summary

The Advanced Clinical Nurse Educator creates, manages and evaluates education/training programs and services, develops related goals and objectives, recommends policies and evaluates program outcomes. All educational offerings should primarily be based on cognitive, humanist, and/or brain‑based learning theories. The role may include direct patient/family care, consultation, change agent, teaching/coaching/mentoring, research, patient advocacy, performance improvement, and leadership & professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provides education and guidance to staff to enhance patient and family care and advance nursing practice.
• Provides leadership for continuous performance improvement and facilitates clinical decision making through ongoing monitoring of patient outcome indicators.
• Ensures compliance with established policies, procedures, and/or regulations required to maintain a department's program(s) of services.
• Serves as a role model of excellence in nursing knowledge, professionalism and clinical practice.
• Provides clinical leadership, serves as a resource for translation of skills and knowledge into clinical practice by creating educational activities that recognize differences in learning styles and accommodate the unique challenges of adult learners.
• Provides consultation to staff nurses and interprofessional colleagues, utilizing advanced nursing expertise, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills to optimize clinical outcomes.
• Interacts directly with patients and families to improve patient outcomes.
• Participates in data collection, reporting, and evaluation related to quality outcomes, orientation and onboarding goals within the education/professional development department.
• Provides clinical leadership for all staff members by upholding underlying principles outlined in the ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice.
• Promotes and reflects the values outlined in the ANA Nursing Code of Ethics.
• Adheres to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Practices in a manner that supports a critical thinking framework.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required.
• MSN preferred.
• 4+ years of clinical nursing experience; women's health experience preferred.
• NRP required.
• ACLS required.
• BLS required.
• GA RN License required.

Core Competencies

• Patient‑Centered Care – Demonstrates a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, and high‑quality care that prioritizes the well‑being and satisfaction of patients and their families.
• Integrity & Accountability – Acts ethically, maintains confidentiality, and accepts responsibility for actions, decisions, and outcomes.
• Collaboration & Teamwork – Builds positive relationships, works effectively across departments, and supports colleagues to achieve shared goals.
• Communication – Communicates clearly, respectfully, and effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and leadership.
• Respect & Inclusion – Creates an inclusive environment by valuing diversity, treating others with dignity, and ensuring equitable care and opportunities for all.
• Quality & Safety – Adheres to best practices, regulatory standards, and policies to ensure safe, reliable, and high‑quality outcomes.
• Adaptability & Resilience – Responds effectively to change, remains flexible in dynamic situations, and demonstrates resilience under pressure.
• Continuous Improvement – Seeks opportunities to improve processes, skills, and outcomes through innovation, learning, and feedback.
• Leadership & Professionalism – Inspires, guides, and develops individuals and teams while modeling professionalism, fairness, and transparency.
• Employee Experience Focus – Champions a supportive and engaging employee journey that enables staff to thrive and, in turn, deliver exceptional patient care.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Grady Health System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workforce where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Grady is dedicated to creating an accessible work environment and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equitable opportunities for success.