Nurse Educator (RN) - Medical/Surgical (UPMC West Shore)

UPMC; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Nurse Educator to oversee educational opportunities in medical/surgical nursing departments. This role involves delivering comprehensive nursing education, mentoring staff, and fostering a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing education, effective communication skills, and a commitment to quality improvement. Join a forward-thinking organization that values professional development and offers a flexible work environment, where you can make a significant impact on patient care and staff development.

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Professional Development Opportunities

Team-oriented Atmosphere

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills to assess, plan, and implement educational programs.
• Candidates are considered for levels based on education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and mentor staff; participate in quality improvement efforts.
• Facilitate orientation and continuing education; develop standards and policies.

Skills

Nursing Education

Mentorship

Communication Skills

Quality Improvement

Research Utilization

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Specialty Certification

Job description

Nurse Educator (RN) - Medical/Surgical (UPMC West Shore)

The Nurse Educator will oversee education opportunities for medical/surgical nursing departments at West Shore Hospital.

This includes two units with neuro and oncology populations.

Position Details:

• Full-time, 40 hours/week, salaried
• Travel within UPMC Central PA region
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, primarily days; no holidays; minimal weekends (planned in advance for staff education, orientation, onboarding)

Preferred: Specialty Certification; Flexible Work Environment; Team-oriented Atmosphere; Autonomous Role

Career Ladder: Candidates are considered for levels based on education and experience:

• Nurse Educator
• Clinical Education Specialist
• Advanced Clinical Education Specialist

Purpose:

The Nurse Educator, a registered nurse, is responsible for delivering nursing education, including orientation and ongoing staff support. Must demonstrate knowledge and skills to assess, plan, and implement educational programs.

Responsibilities:

• Build relationships internally and externally; mentor and model positive communication; acknowledge contributions; foster transparency; communicate effectively; perform related duties.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts; utilize research and evidence-based practice; identify research opportunities.
• Receive feedback constructively; mentor new staff and preceptors; serve as a resource; participate in performance improvement; pursue professional development; maintain certifications; engage in professional organizations; develop coaching skills.
• Facilitate orientation and continuing education; teach patient care management; develop standards and policies; identify learning needs; evaluate programs; promote patient education.
• Be aware of behavioral impacts; lead hospital-wide projects; handle complex assignments; apply innovative problem-solving; facilitate student experiences.
• Verify staff competencies; ensure training addresses gaps; plan and implement skill development.