Clinical Nurse Educator

Novant Health; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health in North Carolina is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator – Critical Care to support ongoing development of CC nursing staff. This role leads education, mentorship, and staff progression in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

The Educator will coordinate new hire onboarding, develop learning resources, and promote evidence-based practice across units, collaborating with nurse leaders and educators system-wide to ensure consistent educational standards.

Qualifications

• BSN is required; MSN or graduate degree preferred.
• Current RN license.
• Critical Care nursing experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide education and training to Critical Care nursing staff.
• Lead new hire orientation and onboarding activities.
• Develop and update educational materials and learning resources.
• Mentor and support new graduate nurses and staff members.
• Round on the units to provide bedside education and clinical support.
• Assist with the implementation of new policies, procedures, and equipment.
• Support go-live initiatives and department education projects.
• Collaborate with nurse leaders and educators across the health system.

Skills

Critical Care nursing experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Job description

What We Offer

Clinical Nurse Educator – Critical Care

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The Clinical Nurse Educator – Critical Care is a key member of the clinical education team and supports the ongoing development of nursing staff within the Critical Care units. This role promotes clinical excellence through education, mentorship, and staff development initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Provide education and training to Critical Care nursing staff.
• Lead new hire orientation and onboarding activities.
• Develop and update educational materials and learning resources.
• Mentor and support new graduate nurses and staff members.
• Round on the units to provide bedside education and clinical support.
• Assist with the implementation of new policies, procedures, and equipment.
• Support go-live initiatives and department education projects.
• Collaborate with nurse leaders and educators across the health system to ensure consistent educational practices.
• Promote evidence-based practice and support quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. Graduate degree preferred; MSN preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Critical Care nursing experience required.
• RN professional certification in a relevant specialty required within six (6) months of hire.
• Previous education, precepting, or mentoring experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Critical Care nurse who is passionate about education, professional development, and supporting high-quality patient care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

170355