Clinical Nurse Educator Department Based - 4S Post-Surgical/Step Down

1100 Endeavor Health Clinical Operations; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay (shift/holidays)

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program

Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Job summary

Endeavor Health seeks a Clinical Nurse Educator – Department Based to lead staff development and education across the 4 South Searle unit. The RN portion supports staffing needs with a focus on safety and quality outcomes.

The role requires a licensed Illinois RN with 5+ years of clinical experience, strong teaching skills, and proficiency in EMR and Workday. A hybrid education/clinical schedule may apply based on unit needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required or a Diploma in Nursing with a Bachelor’s in Health-Related Field.
• Masters in Nursing preferred.
• Current Professional Nursing Licensure in Illinois.
• Current nursing specialty certification; if none, certification within one year of role.
• Current BLS/ACLS/PALS or NRP as applicable to role.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as needed and act as a clinical resource for staff.
• Facilitate just-in-time education and mentoring for nurses on the unit.
• Precept and supervise new hires and experienced staff.
• Lead onboarding and unit-based education initiatives.
• Support unit safety, quality outcomes, and patient experience goals.
• Collaborate with Clinical Nurse Manager on education and performance needs.

Skills

Adult learner knowledge

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Proficiency with MS Office

EMR systems

Education

Bachelor’s in Nursing

Nursing diploma + health field degree

Master’s in Nursing preferred

Tools

Workday

EMR

Job description

Hourly Pay Range: $38.16 - $59.15 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

Position: This full-time position is a dual role of 0.5 FTE in the Clinical Nurse Educator - Department based role supporting ongoing staff development and 0.5 FTE in the RN role supporting unit staffing in 4 South Searle, Post-Surgical/Step-Down. (Salary Range for the RN role is $36.00-$55.80).

Location

Evanston, IL Full Time (40 hours/week)

Educator Hours

Monday – Friday; Days & Evenings coverage required based on department needs. Day shift can start as early as 5 am. Evening shift starts at 3 pm. 40 hours per pay period structured as two 8-hour shifts one week and three 8-hour shift the alternate week.

RN Hours

Sunday-Saturday; hours based on unit needs; rotating holidays.

A Brief Overview

A Clinical Nurse Educator – Department Based is a nurse with prior clinical experience who may or may not have previous educational experience, and whose primary focus is staff development and nursing education. Reporting to the Director of Nursing Professional Development and Practice and working in collaboration with the unit manager. The Clinical Nurse Educator – Department Based elevates professional nursing practice by developing, coaching, and mentoring nursing staff. They also maintain clinical proficiency by providing direct patient care, precepting, and delivering bedside “just-in-time” education to nursing staff.

What you will do

This role includes providing direct patient care. Acts as a clinical resource to staff; maintains visibility in the clinical environment for just in time learning facilitation and/or assisting in providing direct patient care Flexibility in scheduling to accommodate providing educational activities at various times of the day and various days of the week. Serve as a clinical mentor and role model for new and existing staff. Collaborates with Clinical Nurse Manager to assess education and performance needs of staff. Serve as a resource to Clinical Managers/Clinical Coordinators in defining education and performance needs of staff. Supports the role transition, role integration, skill acquisition and mastery as nursing staff advance from novice to expert. Assists in the development and implementation of unit/service line/area based competency requirements for nurses and patient care technicians Facilitates the onboarding of employees to ensure integration to the role on both unit and system-wide levels, focusing on retention and growth for licensed and unlicensed team members. Manage education and training processes/activities to foster learning using strategies that engage learners in critical inquiry, critical thinking, problem solving, and foster the development of competence in learners. Precepts registered nurses new to the department. Mentors and evaluates preceptors to enhance learning experiences for all new hires. Evaluates orientation and onboarding experiences to ensure newly hired team members are prepared to practice safely and independently. Organizes and acts as a resource for on unit in-services for new products, equipment, policies/procedures/practice. In collaboration with Clinical Nurse Manager, partner with staff to lead unit council development and participation in shared decision‑making councils. Partners with Clinical Nurse Manager to drive unit safety, quality outcomes and patient experience. Promote a positive and professional climate and provide resources for learning that facilitate the life‑long learning process. Support and promote specialty certification preparation. Demonstrates knowledge of effective communication principles and promotes communication among disciplines Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing required or Diploma Degree in Nursing and Bachelor’s Degree in Health-Related Field.
• Masters Degree in Nursing preferred.

Certification

• Current Professional Nursing Licensure in the State of Illinois.
• Current nursing specialty certification; if no specialty nursing certification, certification required within one year of assuming role.
• Current Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support and/or Neonatal Resuscitation as applicable to role.

Experience

At least five years of clinical experience in a medical center, hospital environment or academic setting.

Unique or Preferred Skills

• Adult learner knowledge and expertise.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility in work schedule.
• Able to effectively interact with colleagues and all members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to engage in dialogue with diverse healthcare audiences.
• Commitment to teamwork; ability to work with others to set and accomplish goals through collaboration and coordination.
• Possesses presentation skills necessary to provide education to audiences.
• Commitment to continued personal professional development as evidenced by attendance at seminars, conferences, maintaining specialty certification, etc.
• Proficiency in a variety of computer programs (Microsoft Office – Word, Power Point, Excel) Computers and proficiency in virtual meeting platforms.
• Ability to conduct literature searches to investigate best practices, evidence-based practices, and/or research studies.
• Specific Applications: Workday. Proficiency with Electronic Medical Record

Benefits

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program
• Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Company Overview

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.

More Information

For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

Our Mission

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

EEO Statement

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

Welcome

Welcome to Endeavor Health Careers At Endeavor Health, we believe every role plays an important part in advancing our mission to help everyone in our communities be their best. Whether you’re just beginning your career journey or are a seasoned professional, you’ll find opportunities here to learn, grow, and thrive. Your Career is our Endeavor.