Lead Critical Care Nurse Educator

UNC Health

United States

On-site

USD 49,000 - 71,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

UNC Health in North Carolina is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator for our Critical Care services. You will lead professional development of our nursing teams, drive evidence-based practice, and collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to advance nursing excellence.

In this advanced nursing education role, you will coordinate staff education, mentor students, and lead projects that improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Nursing professional development experience.
Recent critical care or intermediate care direct patient care experience.
Three (3) years of experience in tertiary care with two (2) years clinical experience in the assigned specialty.

Responsibilities

Acts as resource and role model in evidence-based practice. Leads unit/service-based clinical practice groups.
Assists in orientation and placement of nursing students in clinical units. Serves as resource to faculty. Mentors graduate students.
Assists nursing staff in design and implementation of clinical nursing research/performance improvement projects.
Assists nursing units with preceptor responsibilities to ensure all new staff are oriented and meeting competency expectations.
Conducts learning needs assessments to plan staff educational programs.
Coordinates orientation, staff development and continuing education for nursing staff.
Develops evidence-based standards of care, comprehensive nursing plans, clinical pathways for patients and families and facilitates implementation.