NURSE EDUCATOR - Clinics

Aspirus, Inc; Town of Wausau (WI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

PTO from day one

Retirement matching

Wellness program

Job summary

Aspirus Health in Wisconsin is seeking a Nurse Educator for clinic services. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position with day shifts, primarily Monday–Friday, generally no weekends, and regional coverage in the Central region with South support.

The Educator coordinates onboarding, develops and evaluates clinical education programs, supports competency requirements, evidence-based practice, and patient safety initiatives while partnering with clinical leadership to identify learning needs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing process and workflows from nursing degree.
• Adult education principles; Nursing Professional Development certification preferred.
• 3–5 years RN experience with strong clinical practice knowledge.
• Staff development and training experience preferred.
• LEAN/process improvement experience a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• New employee onboarding, orientation, and competency validation for clinic nursing staff.
• Development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical education programs and training.
• Coordination and oversight of annual competencies, regulatory requirements, and mandatory education.
• Support for evidence-based practice initiatives, clinical quality improvement projects, and patient safety efforts.
• Collaboration with clinic leaders, providers, and operational teams to address educational and performance needs.
• Support for onboarding and training related to clinical applications, workflows, and process changes.
• Mentoring, coaching, and professional development support for clinic nurses, LPNs, and clinical support staff.

Skills

Nursing process

Adult education principles

Project management

Teaching / training

Communication skills

Change management

Leadership

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

BSN

MSN in Nursing Education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

NURSE EDUCATOR - Clinic

Aspirus Health

Regional Coverage: Central regional with additional support to the South region

Full Time (1.0 FTE, 80 hours every pay period)

Day shift, Primarily Monday - Friday, generally no weekends

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

The Nursing Educator is an experienced Registered Nurse who is responsible for assisting in the assessment, development, coordination, presentation, and evaluation of educational program needs within the identified area(s) of practice. Functions in the role of an educator, consultant, facilitator, and change agent to professional nurses and other clinical staff in the identified area(s) of practice. Coordinates continuing nursing education, orientation, and professional development with students, staff, leaders, and other healthcare professionals. Supports interprofessional education.

Key Duties and Oversight

• New employee onboarding, orientation, and competency validation for clinic nursing staff.
• Development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical education programs and training.
• Coordination and oversight of annual competencies, regulatory requirements, and mandatory education.
• Support for evidence-based practice initiatives, clinical quality improvement projects, and patient safety efforts.
• Collaboration with clinic leaders, providers, and operational teams to address identified educational and performance needs.
• Support for onboarding and training related to clinical applications, workflows, and process changes.
• Mentoring, coaching, and professional development support for clinic nurses, LPNs, and clinical support staff.

Expected Outcomes

• Consistent nursing practice standards across AMG clinics.
• Improved onboarding and retention of nursing staff.
• Enhanced competency management and regulatory compliance.
• Increased support for quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives.
• Greater alignment of ambulatory nursing education across Aspirus regions.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Knowledge of nursing process and workflows acquired through completion of a nursing degree program.
• Knowledge of adult education principles and practices. Certification in Nursing Professional Development desired.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience as a Registered Nurse. Must possess an exceptional understanding of clinical practices, principles, and workflows.
• Prior experience in staff development, education, and training highly desired.
• Prior experience with LEAN and process improvement methodologies a plus.
• Significant previous experience with Microsoft Office applications, proficiency in use of Work, Excel, and Power Point.
• Excellent project management, change management, and presentation skills.
• High level of interpersonal communication and relationship building skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to perform multiple tasks. Advanced problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Possesses a Bachelor of Science Nursing degree with an active Wisconsin, Michigan, or Minnesota RN license.
• Master's degree in nursing education or a relevant specialty highly desired.
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality required.
• Demonstrate ability to be self-directed and initiative-taking, apply critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills to complex tasks and projects.
• Demonstrate ability to perform in a team environment, utilize effective team relationship skills, and interact at all levels of the organization. Able to influence and lead teams, strong conflict management and negotiating skills, and ability to adapt to changing priorities and a fast-paced environment required.
• Possess knowledge of adult learning techniques/methodology, blended learning, and training/education practices and principles.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital, the flagship of the Aspirus system, serves northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Aspirus Wausau Hospital provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 160 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women's health, and spine and neurological care. To learn more about Wausau click the following link: Wausau, Wisconsin

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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Credentials:

Essential:

• CPR or BLS
• REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE