Education Supervisor - General Medicine Duke University Hosp.

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking an Education Supervisor to support onboarding, orientation, and ongoing educational needs of nursing staff in adult general medicine units. The role emphasizes developing professional growth, advancing clinical knowledge, and boosting career development for staff.

Prior acute care nursing experience is required. The Education Supervisor will coordinate orientation for all new hires, manage learning activities, and ensure competency validation in a system-wide education

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• 3 years nursing, clinical educator, or nursing instructor experience required. A Master's Degree in Nursing may substitute for 2 years of required experience.
• Current or compact RN licensure in NC required. BLS required. Instructor certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onboarding, orientation and ongoing education for nursing staff in assigned units.
• Coordinate preceptors, learning activities and competency validation.
• Develop education plans, career pathways and performance review processes.
• Deliver annual competency validation and maintain education documentation.
• Collaborate with unit leadership to align training with regulatory standards.
• Participate in personnel actions including hiring and performance actions as needed.

Education

BSN

MSN Preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Audiovisual equipment setup

Job description

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Education Supervisor - General Medicine Duke University Hosp.

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 272936

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Aug 13, 2026

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

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Education Supervisor-DUH MSCC Units 2100, 8100

The Education Supervisor at Duke Health supports the onboarding, orientation, and ongoing educational needs of nursing staff within assigned units or departments. The role places a strong emphasis on fostering professional development, enhancing clinical knowledge and skills, and promoting career growth. This position supports nursing staff within adult general medicine units. Prior clinical experience within adult acute care is required for this position.

Shifts: Monday–Friday, with off-shift hours to meet the educational needs of staff and fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

Occ Summary

The Education Supervisor will report to the DUHS Director. This position will manage all departmental education and orientation activities. This position will facilitate the adult learning process creating a climate which supports learning. This position will assist in the development of educational and compliance standards. The position will coordinate orientation for all new hires and conduct 30/60/90-day reviews.

Work Performed

Manages orientation for all new hires and transfers. Coordinates preceptors, learning activities and ensures CBOs are complete. Completes all 30, 60, and 90-day reviews. Create development plans as needed. Coordinates learning opportunities for staff within assigned locations to facilitate orientation, competency validation and meet ongoing learning needs, planning, formal training methods and on-the-job instruction techniques. Works as part of a system, entity, and work unit to develop and deliver education to identified audiences. Communicates effectively with staff and management regarding educational needs and offerings. Coordinates educational activities with the assigned clinical area leadership. Establishes and maintains a departmental educational documentation system consistent with regulatory and hospital standards. In conjunction with the manager, develops performance review plans. In conjunction with manager, develops career pathways for staff. Assesses the training needs and progress of staff members; researches, develops and evaluates in-service training programs. Develops and conducts annual competency validation process. Develops/coordinates education plans related to initial and ongoing competency. Supports staff development with educational activities (which include remediation, certification, mentoring, life support, Joint Commission requirements, new equipment/procedures, electronic health record updates). Designs, implements, and evaluates education on new products, procedures, and identified learning needs by team members. Assess/coach and evaluate staff level of practice. Develop programs that foster continued clinical development from novice to expert to positively impact on patient care and career satisfaction of staff. Participate in personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, terminations, and other related activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic Computer Skills in Microsoft office.Knowledge of Audiovisual equipment set up an advantage.

Level Characteristics

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education

BSN required, MSN Preferred.

Experience

3 years of nursing, clinical educator, or nursing instructor experience required. A Master's Degree in Nursing may be substituted for 2 years of required experience.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina required. BLS required. BLS, ACLS, PALS, and/or NRP Instructor level certification is preferred.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Nearest Major Market: Durham

Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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