ED Nurse Educator - Lead Education & Practice

WhiteCap Search; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 97,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WCS Healthcare Partners in East Orange, NJ seeks an experienced RN educator to lead and shape Emergency Department education during a period of growth. This full-time role collaborates with nursing leadership to improve practice, patient outcomes, and regulatory readiness, with evenings/weekends coverage as needed.

You will develop competency programs, orient new staff, and coordinate continuing education, certifications, and leadership development.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in New Jersey (or compact license).
• BSN is required; MSN strongly preferred.
• APRN, CNL, Clinical Nurse Specialist, or related certification preferred.
• Specialty certification in nursing admin or clinical specialty preferred; required within 2 years of hire if not already obtained.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS are required.
• Trainer certification may be required depending on department needs.
• Minimum 3 years in nursing, education, or clinical instruction.
• Master's degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.
• ED experience strongly preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong presentation, communication, mentoring, and curriculum development skills.
• Experience with competency assessments, orientation programs, performance improvement, regulatory readiness, and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead orientation and onboarding programs for new nursing staff.
• Develop and maintain department competency and education programs.
• Coordinate continuing education, certifications, leadership development, and regulatory training.
• Design and deliver evidence-based clinical education initiatives.
• Partner with nursing leadership on quality and patient safety initiatives.
• Support accreditation and regulatory compliance activities.
• Analyze educational and clinical performance data to identify gaps.
• Develop policies, procedures, and best-practice standards.
• Mentor bedside nurses and emerging nurse leaders.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration and professional development.
• Lead educational projects, committees, and change management initiatives.

Skills

RN license

presentation skills

mentoring

curriculum development

data analysis

Education

BSN

MSN

Master's degree substitute experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

WCS Healthcare Partners in East Orange, NJ seeks an experienced RN educator to lead and shape Emergency Department education during a period of growth. This full-time role collaborates with nursing leadership to improve practice, patient outcomes, and regulatory readiness, with evenings/weekends coverage as needed.

You will develop competency programs, orient new staff, and coordinate continuing education, certifications, and leadership development.