Clinical Nurse Educator FT

Humboldt Park Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Humboldt Park Health in Chicago seeks an Education Programs Specialist to develop and implement educational programs that promote clinical and support staff competency and ongoing professional growth.

You will conduct needs assessments, coordinate BLS/CPR training, and support nurses in the research process, while updating patient education materials and aligning with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience required.
• 5+ years of experience preferred.
• Bachelor's or MSN or Master's degree in related field preferred.
• BLS required.
• RN licensure required.
• ACLS preferred.
• TNCC/ENPC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops educational programs and activities to promote staff development and competency.
• Conducts needs assessments and identifies learning needs for clinical and support staff.
• Supports nurses in the research process and reviews patient/family education materials.
• Plans and coordinates BLS and CPI training programs.
• Maintains knowledge of nursing practice trends and promotes continuous improvement.

Education

Bachelor's or MSN or Master's degree in related field

Job description

About Humboldt Park Health

As a community-based hospital, Humboldt Park Health reinvests in the community through programs that serve the poor and uninsured, manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, provide health education, and promote initiatives and outreach for older adults. We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring, and connection for the patients and families in the community we call home.

Job Details

Description

About Humboldt Park Health

As a community-based hospital, Humboldt Park Health reinvests in the community through programs that serve the poor and uninsured, manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, provide health education, and promote initiatives and outreach for older adults. We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring, and connection for the patients and families in the community we call home.

Since its founding in 1894, Humboldt Park Health has been deeply committed to serving the Humboldt Park community. Humboldt Park Health is a 200-bed acute care facility providing patient-centered healthcare services focused on quality and compassionate care, ranging from everyday healthcare needs to treatment for the most critical conditions.

Join a Team That Cares for You, Too

Caring for others starts with supporting the people who make it possible. We are committed to supporting our employees with meaningful benefits, retirement planning support, and opportunities for continued growth and development. Whether you are seeking a full-time, part-time, or Registry position, you will be part of a compassionate, team-oriented environment dedicated to caring for both our patients and our staff.

Benefits

Benefits eligibility and offerings vary based on employment status and applicable plan requirements. Eligible employees may have access to:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, subject to eligibility requirements
• Paid Time Off (PTO), which may increase with years of service
• Employee discount at the Humboldt Park Health Wellness Center
• Education reimbursement, subject to eligibility requirements
• Employee wellness programs
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Opportunities for additional shifts, where applicable

Benefits, eligibility, and employer contributions are subject to the applicable plan documents, employment status, and organizational policies.

Position Summary

Develops and implements educational programs and activities that promote the professional development and competency maintenance of clinical and support staff. Conducts needs assessments, identifies learning needs and provides programs that will improve staff's knowledge base. Participates in and assists nurses in the research process. Reviews and updates patient/family educational material.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Orients and educates staff. Individualizes plans, implements and evaluates new employee’s unit orientation.
• Plans, implements and evaluates educational programs in response to health care trends, staff learning needs, regulatory, and product or equipment changes.
• Utilizes principles of education and adult learning to provide opportunities and experiences for professional growth consistent with the novice to expert continuum. Utilizes the process of systematic inquiry to develop educational activities.
• Contributes educational expertise to facilitate and enhance achievement of individual, departmental, and organizational goals.
• Maintains knowledge of national and local trends in nursing practice.
• Promotes continuous improvement and collaborates to implement change.
• Coordinates BLS training programs.
• Coordinates CPI training programs.

Department Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Medical:

Covers nursing orientation of RNs, new grads, CNAs, coordinates School of Nursing schedules, coordinates BLS/CPR training, teaches BLS/CPR, covers unit‑specific education on 2A/3C.

• Critical Care:

Covers unit specific education of RNs and CNAs in ER, Telemetry and ICU; coordinates new product education programs; teaches BLS/CPR; back up to orientation.

• Surgical:

Covers unit specific education of RNs and scrub techs in OR and for C/S in L&D; creates education programs for pre/post op care throughout hospital; teaches BLS/CPR; back up to orientation.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience required
• 5+ years of experience preferred
• Bachelor's or MSN or Master's degree in related field preferred.

Licensure and Certification

• RN licensure required
• BLS required.
• ACLS preferred
• TNCC/ENPC preferred

Where a professional license or certification is required, the candidate must maintain the applicable license or certification throughout employment and comply with applicable renewal and reporting requirements.

Humboldt Park Health may verify applicable professional licenses, certifications, education, employment history, and other credentials as permitted or required by applicable law and organizational policy.

Compensation

Pay Range: $105,000 – $125,000 per year

The pay range represents the budgeted compensation range for this position. Final offers may vary based on job‑related factors, including qualifications, education, experience, skill set, internal equity, applicable policies, and other factors permitted by law.