Clinical Nurse Educator - Surgical Services

Novant Health; Mount Pleasant (SC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator for Surgical Services to serve as an expert educator across East Cooper Medical Center, Coastal Carolina Hospital, or Hilton Head Hospital.

The role travels between sites to provide real-time education during rounds, develops programs, and advances evidence-based practice and patient safety throughout the nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing; NLN-accredited program.
• BSN is required; MSN is preferred.
• RN license in the appropriate state and certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate onboarding, orientation, and competency validation for Surgical Services staff.
• Provide real-time coaching during clinical rounds.
• Design and deliver specialty education programs for Surgical Services.
• Lead instructor-led, virtual, and hands-on education sessions.
• Support preceptors, charge nurses, and emerging leaders.
• Identify educational needs with department leaders and implement improvements.
• Promote evidence-based practice and patient safety standards.
• Maintain educational records and program evaluations.
• Mentor staff and support specialty certification preparation.

Skills

Onboarding

Clinical education

Adult learning

Patient safety

Education

BSN

NLN accredited

MSN preferred

Job description

What We Offer

Clinical Nurse Educator - Surgical Services

Location: East Cooper Medical Center, Coastal Carolina Hospital, or Hilton Head Hospital

Position Summary

The Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) for Surgical Services serves as an expert resource, educator, mentor, and consultant for nursing staff within Surgical Services. This role is responsible for supporting new hire onboarding, orientation, competency development, specialty education, and ongoing professional growth of nursing team members.

Working closely with clinical leaders and frontline staff, the CNE provides real-time education during clinical rounds, facilitates classroom and virtual learning experiences, develops educational programs, and promotes evidence-based practice to enhance patient outcomes and nursing excellence.

Travel This role supports multiple facilities throughout the Novant Health South Carolina region and requires periodic travel between assigned locations.

What You'll Do

• Facilitate onboarding, orientation, and competency validation for Surgical Services team members.
• Provide real-time coaching and education during clinical rounds.
• Design, develop, and deliver specialty-specific education programs for Surgical Services staff.
• Teach instructor-led, virtual, and hands-on educational programs.
• Support preceptors, charge nurses, and emerging nursing leaders.
• Collaborate with department leadership to identify educational needs and implement improvement initiatives.
• Promote evidence-based practice, clinical excellence, and patient safety standards.
• Maintain educational records, competency documentation, and program evaluations.
• Serve as a mentor and resource for professional development and specialty certification preparation.

What We're Looking For

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. Graduate of NLN accredited School of Nursing, required. BSN, required. Graduate Degree, preferred. MSN, preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of three years of clinical practice in area of specialization, required.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Current RN license in appropriate state, required.
  • RN prof cert in relevant specialty within 6 months of hire, required. CEN or CPEN accepted for this position.
• Additional Skills Required:
  • Current and future trends/practice in area of responsibility; regulatory and governing standards, policies and procedures; information systems and software used in area of responsibility; equipment used in performing assigned duties; application of safety and infection control policies and procedures; team building, conflict management, and interpersonal relationship skills; principles of adult learning and teaching methods/models; effective classroom presentation style; decision making, project leadership and consultation, delegation and communication skills; understanding of customer needs and expectations and knowledge for improvement to exceed customer expectations; knowledge of research and EBP methodologies and analyses; ability to write effectively.
  • Certification is a requirement for the Clinical Nurse Educator role as it demonstrates commitment and expertise to the nursing profession. A certification within relevant clinical specialty is required for this role, and a list of certifications accepted can be obtained through the leadership of The Center for Professional Practice and Development at Novant Health.

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

170815