Nursing Unit Educator (Orthopedics)

UNC Health; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nursing Unit Educator position at Pardee UNC Health Care's Orthopedics unit provides high-quality patient care while building a robust learning environment for nurses. The role blends direct patient care with designing and evaluating unit-wide educational programs to uplift skills and knowledge.

Requirements include a BSN (MSN preferred), active NC RN license, and at least 3 years of clinical nursing experience; certifications such as BLS/ACLS/PALS are preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN or equivalent required; MSN preferred.
• Current RN license in NC.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience; nursing education experience preferred.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., BLS, ACLS, PALS) and specialty nursing certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care: provide comprehensive and compassionate care averaging 24 hours per week.
• Educational Duties: develop and deliver orientation, continuing education, and competency assessments.
• Clinical Leadership: act as a clinical expert and resource for staff.
• Collaboration: work with clinical leaders and multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes.
• Mentorship: guide nursing staff through coaching and feedback.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentorship

Collaboration

Patient care

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary

The Nursing Unit Educator is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care while simultaneously fostering a positive learning environment for nursing staff. This dual role involves direct patient care as well as the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of the unit team.

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care: Provide comprehensive and compassionate care to patients, following best practice guidelines and protocols. Direct patient care responsibilities should encompass an average of 24 hours per week/48 hours per pay period.
• Educational Duties: Develop and deliver educational initiatives, including orientation, continuing education, and competency assessments for nursing staff.
• Clinical Leadership: Serve as a clinical expert and resource for staff, ensuring high standards of nursing practice.
• Collaboration: Work closely with clinical leaders and multidisciplinary teams to identify and address learning needs and improve patient outcomes.
• Mentorship: Guide and support nursing staff in professional development through coaching and feedback.

Other Information

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) or equivalent experience and approved education required; Master’s degree in nursing (MSN) or education preferred.
• Licensure: Current RN license in NC.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience required; previous experience in nursing education preferred.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., BLS, ACLS, PALS) and specialty national nursing certification for area as identified preferred.

Job Details

• Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC
• Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care
• Organization Unit: Orthopedics
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Day Job
• Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP
• Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.