Nurse Educator Med Surg

CommonSpirit Health; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 94,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health, serving Prescott, AZ, seeks a Nurse Educator to design, implement, and evaluate education programs for nursing staff. The role emphasizes evidence-based curricula, simulation, and on-boarding alignment with organizational goals to improve patient outcomes.

You will lead instructional design efforts, collaborate with leadership, and advance nursing competencies across teams, contributing to a culture of safety and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Minimum 5 years RN clinical practice in area of specialty.
• Arizona RN license.
• AHA BLS.
• AHA ACLS.

Responsibilities

• Design, organize, implement, and evaluate evidence-based educational programs for nursing staff.
• Facilitate professional growth, clinical skill development, and competency of registered nurses.
• Collaborate with leadership to onboard new employees using organization tools.
• Develop and facilitate CE programs with the Provider Unit in collaboration with planners.
• Serve as a resource for clinical student experiences.

Skills

RN clinical practice

Education

BSN

Arizona RN license

Tools

AHA BLS

AHA ACLS

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nurse Educator, you will design, organize, implement, and evaluate evidence-based educational programs, orientations, and continuing education tailored for nursing staff.

Every day you will facilitate the professional growth, clinical skill development, and competency of registered nurses, ensuring these programs primarily support the organization's mission, vision, values, and strategic goals to ensure 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 nursing knowledge, and the ability to effectively engage and develop nursing professionals, ultimately enhancing nursing practice and patient outcomes.

• 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
• Collaborates with leadership to ensure the assimilation and on-boarding of new employees utilizing organization's identified tools (i.e. skills lists, orientation documents, etc.) as a measure of employees ability to meet performance expectations
• Develops and facilitates continuing education (CE) programs as a member of the Dignity Health Arizona Region Provider Unit in collaboration with the Primary Nurse Planner and Lead planners
• Serves as a resource for clinical student experiences

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's of Nursing BSN
• 5 years RN clinical practice in area of specialty
• Arizona RN license
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support AHA BLS
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support AHA ACLS

Preferred

• Masters of Nursing
• Specialty certification and/or 2 years teaching
• Experience with spreadsheets databases graphics applications

Where You'll Work

Are you ready to join a healthcare family where your values align with ours? At Dignity Health – Yavapai Regional Medical Center (DH-YRMC), now a proud part of CommonSpirit Health, a not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider, our core mission guides every decision and every interaction.

Here, you'll discover more than just a job; you'll find rewarding career opportunities across a comprehensive network of inpatient and outpatient services. From a vibrant community hospital, YRMC has grown into a leading regional healthcare system.

Say hello to a relaxed lifestyle that empowers you to prioritize both your professional growth and family time. YRMC extends this inviting spirit within our walls, fostering a strong sense of family, and belonging among our team members.

Come experience the exceptional quality of life that YRMC and Prescott offer. Work at the heart of #hellohumankindness and discover where your career and well-being truly connect.

Pay Range

$45.26 - $59.96 /hour