Nurse Educator - Outpatient Education and Training

UNC Health Care; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Nurse Educator, focusing on professional development for nursing and clinical staff. This role involves coordinating educational programs, mentoring, and supporting ongoing competency in outpatient settings. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication, organization, and planning skills, with a BSN and relevant nursing experience.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in tertiary care, with 2 years in the assigned specialty.
• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates staff development and educational needs of nursing staff.
• Conducts learning needs assessments to plan educational programs.
• Develops evidence-based standards of care and clinical pathways.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Planning

Interpersonal

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

UNC Medical Center Outpatient Education and Training team has an opportunity for a Nurse Educator. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced educator to join our team to support nursing and clinical staff professional development, including onboarding, competency, practice, and ongoing professional development for ambulatory/outpatient clinics and procedural areas. The primary responsibilities include onboarding/orientation programming and supporting educational and regulatory/competency needs. Additional responsibilities include supporting assigned clinics, skill training, apprentice programs, student placement, organizational initiatives, new products/equipment training, and policy/practice development. Experience in professional development/education, clinical experience in children’s and/or women’s services, and professional certification are preferred.

This is a weekday on-site position based at the Hedrick Building, Chapel Hill, NC. Occasional travel to off-site clinics will be required. Strong professional development/education experience is preferred.

The ideal candidates possess strong communication skills (oral and written), adaptability, creativity, initiative, and the ability to prioritize and organize. Prioritization and time management skills are essential, as this position involves managing multiple projects and clinics with autonomy and collaborative practice.

Job Summary:

Coordinates staff development and educational needs of patient care nursing staff, patients, and families. This is an advanced-level position in education, performed under minimal supervision. Assignments may involve collaboration to address staff educational needs within a specialty practice area or service. The role may include serving in a lead capacity over others on special projects or as a subject matter expert. Work may be collaborative across multiple disciplines or focused on a specific patient population or service area.

Responsibilities:

• Acts as a resource and role model in evidence-based practice; leads clinical practice groups.
• Assists in orientation and placement of nursing students; serves as a resource to faculty; mentors graduate students.
• Supports nursing staff in clinical research and performance improvement projects.
• Helps nursing units with preceptor responsibilities to ensure orientation and competency.
• Conducts learning needs assessments to plan educational programs.
• Coordinates orientation, staff development, and continuing education for nursing staff.
• Develops evidence-based standards of care, nursing plans, and clinical pathways, facilitating their implementation.
• Creates, implements, and evaluates educational materials, self-instructional programs, and e-learning for nursing staff.
• Develops and evaluates patient and family education materials with subject matter experts.
• Serves as a clinical resource, providing supervision to staff to develop clinical knowledge and skills.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school.

Licensure/Certification: Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina, hold CPR/BLS certification, and obtain a professional certification in the area of specialization within 6 months of hire.

Experience: At least 3 years in tertiary care, with 2 years in the assigned specialty. Experience in education/professional development, ambulatory/outpatient, women’s or pediatric services is preferred.

Skills: Strong organization, planning, interpersonal, and communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Job Details:

Legal Employer: UNC Health

Organization Unit: UNCH Outpatient Education and Training

Work Type: Full Time

Hours per Week: 40

Salary Range: $35.52 - $49.81/hour (based on experience and internal equity)

Work Schedule: Day Job, Onsite

Location: Chapel Hill, NC

Exempt from Overtime: Yes

This is a state position employed by UNC Health Care System with benefits. Applicants from other North Carolina agencies may continue participating in their existing retirement plans.

UNC Health is an equal opportunity employer and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities or religious practices. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].