Nurse Educator Labor and Delivery

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 94,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

At Dignity Health's Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, an RN Educator designs, organizes, implements and evaluates evidence-based educational programs to support patient care quality and staff growth.

You’ll lead professional development, assess education needs, and collaborate with leaders to align curricula with organizational goals, using simulation and varied instructional methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing and 4 years clinical practice in area of specialty.
• RN license in AZ.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Masters degree and specialty certification preferred; teaching experience encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Design, organize, implement, and evaluate educational programs.
• Facilitate professional growth and competency of staff.
• Perform initial and ongoing education needs assessments.
• Submit documentation for attendance, course evaluations and competency validation.

Skills

Educational design

Clinical expertise

Teaching

Adult education theory

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Arizona RN license (AZ RN)

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Nurse (RN) Educator at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center , you will design, organize, implement, and evaluate evidence-based educational programs, orientations, and continuing education.

Every day you will facilitate the professional growth, skill development, and competency of staff, ensuring these programs primarily support the organization's mission, vision, values, and strategic goals. Your work will directly contribute to ensuring quality, safety, and service in patient and family-centered care.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong instructional design capabilities, expert clinical knowledge, and the ability to effectively engage and develop healthcare professionals, ultimately enhancing the standards of patient care.

• Performs initial and ongoing educational needs assessment.
• Collaborates with department leaders in the identification and development of initial and on-going competencies.
• Creates and documents education plans in partnership with leadership team to meet strategic and operational initiatives of the organization.
• Utilizes adult education theories and principles to foster the educational development of participants.
• Authors curriculum and implements educational in-services, classes, courses and programs based upon identified education needs and utilizing traditional, non-traditional and innovative methods of instruction including the use of technology and simulation.
• Submits documentation in support of education to include attendance roster, course evaluation documents and competency validation tools.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors Of Nursing and 4 years clinical practice in area of specialty
• Registered Nurse: AZ
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred

• Masters Other and Specialty certification and/or 2 years teaching

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC)

Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.

Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders in Specialized Care:

• Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
• Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
• Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

• Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
• Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
• Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.

Pay Range

$45.26 - $67.32 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.