Nurse Educator - Emergency Department

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 is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join our team in East Orange, NJ. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to lead and shape educational programs in the Emergency Department during a period of growth and transformation. The role involves collaboration with nursing leadership to enhance clinical practice, improve patient outcomes, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Reports to Director of Education

• Supports orientation, onboarding, competency validation, continuing education, leadership development, and quality initiatives
• Serves as educator, consultant, facilitator, researcher, leader, and change agent within the organization
• Partners with nursing leadership to improve clinical practice, patient outcomes, staff engagement, and regulatory compliance
• Will oversee educational needs across all shifts, including occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight coverage as needed

Requirements

• Active RN license in New Jersey (or compact license)
• BSN required
• MSN strongly preferred
• APRN, CNL, Clinical Nurse Specialist, or specialty certification preferred
• Specialty certification in nursing administration or clinical specialty preferred; required within 2 years of hire if not already obtained
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required
• Trainer certification preferred/required based on department needs
• Minimum 3 years of nursing, clinical educator, or nursing instructor experience
• Master's degree may substitute for 2 years of required experience
• Emergency Department experience strongly preferred
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong presentation, communication, mentoring, and curriculum development skills
• Experience with competency assessments, orientation programs, performance improvement initiatives, regulatory readiness, and evidence-based practice

Key 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 improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Support accreditation, TJC, DOH, OSHA, and regulatory compliance activities
• Analyze educational and clinical performance data to identify gaps and opportunities
• Develop policies, procedures, protocols, 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

Benefits of the Role:

• Opportunity to build and shape Emergency Department education programs during an exciting period of growth and operational transformation.
• Highly visible leadership role with direct influence on nursing practice, staff development, retention, quality outcomes, and patient safety.
• Strong partnership with executive nursing leadership and the ability to implement meaningful organizational change.
• Ideal opportunity for an experienced ED educator, Nurse Educator, Clinical Nurse Specialist, or nurse leader seeking broader system‑level impact while remaining clinically connected.

Location: East Orange, NJ

Full-time, Days (typically Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm)

Salary: $97,000-$110,000

Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.