Clinical Nurse Educator

Novant Health; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator for Critical Care. This role leads education for CC nursing staff, onboards new hires, and develops learning resources to promote clinical excellence.

The educator mentors staff and supports go-live initiatives across units, collaborating with nurse leaders to standardize practices. The position emphasizes evidence-based care, strong communication, and leadership in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• RN license current.
• Critical Care nursing experience required.
• RN certification in a relevant specialty required within six months of hire.
• Previous education, precepting, or mentoring experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate 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 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

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

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.