Orthopedics Nursing Educator — Clinical Leader & Mentor

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

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.