Clinical Educator - CVICU/CVSD

Silver Cross Hospital; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401(k) with match

Wellness program

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO & Sick time

Job summary

Silver Cross Hospital in Illinois is seeking a CVICU/CVSD Nurse Educator to mentor nursing staff, support high‑quality patient care, and advance clinical practice across the CVICU and CVSD units.

The Educator role emphasizes education, consultation, and administration using the nursing process; requires Illinois RN license, Master’s degree, 3–5 years Cardiac Critical Care, and BLS. Shifts: days with flexibility.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as an RN in Illinois
• Master’s degree required
• 3–5 years of Cardiac Critical Care experience
• Effective interpersonal communication and proactive problem solving
• Active BLS through AHA required

Responsibilities

• Educate and mentor nursing staff in CVICU and CVSD units
• Facilitate quality activities to enhance clinical practice
• Maintain standards of professional nursing
• Apply the nursing process across practice, education, consultation and administration

Skills

RN license

Cardiac CCU/ICU

BLS/CPR

Education

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.

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
• Other voluntary benefit plans
• PTO and Sick time
• 401(k) plan with a match
• Wellness program
• Tuition Reimbursement

The expected pay for this position is listed below:

$38.08 - $47.60

The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.