Clinical Educator ll

Cooper Norcross Health; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health is seeking a Clinical Educator II to design, implement, and evaluate education and competency programs that support clinical excellence and professional growth for nurses and unlicensed personnel.

The role emphasizes adult learning theory, alignment with regulatory standards, and collaboration with interprofessional teams to improve patient outcomes and workforce development across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and delivering evidence-based nursing education.
• Ability to develop and evaluate orientation and competency programs.
• Experience aligning education with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Strong collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to support clinical practice.
• Leadership in mentorship and clinical ladder activities.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate education and competency programs for nurses and unlicensed personnel.
• Lead new hire orientation, ongoing competency validation, and annual assessments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address practice gaps and support safe, evidence-based care.
• Facilitate learning experiences and transitions, promoting professional development and retention.
• Develop curricula tied to clinical outcomes and organizational goals.

Skills

Clinical education

Curriculum design

Interprofessional collaboration

Adult learning theory

Education

MSN

NLN-accredited School of Nursing

NJ RN License

NJ BLS Certification

NPD-BC/CNE preferred

Job description

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals - its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Clinical Educator II is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating education and competency programs that support clinical excellence, professional growth, and organizational outcomes for nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel. Clinical Educator II ensures nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel have the skills and training to succeed in their individualized units or specialty.

• Clinical educators apply adult learning theory, theoretical frameworks, and evidence-based practice principles to design and deliver educational interventions that support clinical competence and professional practice.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates new hire orientation, ongoing competency validation, and annual competency assessments for Registered Nurses and Unlicensed Assistive Personnel in alignment with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
• Collaborates with interprofessional stakeholders to assess learning needs, address practice gaps, and support safe, effective, and evidence-based clinical practice across the organization.
• Facilitates learning experiences and practice transitions that support the professional development, competence, and retention of newly hired nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Design curricula and program outcomes while collaborating to develop and implement educational and continuing educational activities. Provides leadership, mentorship, and guidance in educational best practices to support clinical educators, preceptors, and nursing staff.
• Demonstrate strong collaboration across the organization to align educational goals with strategic and corporate goals.
• Develops, reviews, and updates evidence-based policies and clinical practice guidelines utilizing current literature.
• Serves as a change agent by supporting practice changes, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development efforts that enhance patient and workforce outcomes.
• Design, collaborate, and implement educational activities. Participate in continuing education program development.
• Engages in scholarly and professional activities that advance nursing practice and professional development, including oversight and support of the clinical ladder program.

0-2 years

Graduate of NLN accredited School of Nursing; Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Current NJ-RN License (Registered Nurse)

Current NJ-BLS Certification (Basic Life Support)

Professional certification(s) preferred (NPD-BC, CNE, etc.)