Clinical Educator

01 Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Life Insurance

401(k) plan with match

Wellness program

PTO and Sick time

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Silver Cross Hospital is seeking a CVICU/CVSD Nurse Educator to educate and mentor nursing staff across the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit and the Cardiovascular Step-Down unit. The Educator role prioritizes patient and staff needs and aligns quality activities with organizational goals.

The position requires Illinois RN licensure, a Master’s degree, and 3–5 years of cardiac critical care experience, plus active BLS through AHA. Flexible days/shifts support the department’s needs.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse license.
• Master’s degree required.
• 3–5 years of Cardiac Critical Care experience.
• Active BLS through AHA required.

Responsibilities

• Educates and mentors nursing staff across CVICU and CVSD.
• Facilitates quality activities aligned with patient, staff and organizational goals.
• Maintains standards of professional nursing and uses the nursing process in practice, education, consultation and administration.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Education

RN license Illinois

Master’s degree

Job description

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We’re known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It’s the way you want to be treated.

Summary

The CVICU/CVSD Nurse Educator supports high‑quality patient care across the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) and the Cardiovascular Step‑Down (CVSD) unit by educating and mentoring nursing staff. The Educator position is based on the needs of the patient and healthcare system. Facilitates quality activities based on identified needs to enhance excellence in clinical practice. Prioritizes these activities in accordance with patient, staff and organizational goals and objectives. Maintains standards of professional nursing. The scope of practice encompasses the use of the nursing process in major areas: practice, education, consultation and administration.

Requirements

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Master’s degree required. 3 – 5 years of experience Cardiac Critical Care. Exhibits personal characteristics that enhance the effectiveness of the role, including effective interpersonal communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving. Active BLS through AHA required.

Work Shift Details

Days, Flexible shifts to meet the needs of the department.

Department

NURSING ADMINISTRATION

Benefits for You

At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members. Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full‑time and Part‑time employees which includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Other voluntary benefit plans
• PTO and Sick time
• 401(k) plan with a match
• Wellness program
• Tuition Reimbursement Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match. However, registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits

The expected pay for this position is listed below: $38.08 - $47.60

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