Perioperative Nursing Educator: Elevate Practice

UNC Health Care; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC, is seeking an Educator for the Center of Nursing Excellence to support perioperative services. You will lead educational programs, mentor staff, and collaborate with perioperative educators and leaders to advance nursing practice.

The role requires a BSN, NC RN license and 3+ years in tertiary care with perioperative experience. This is an onsite, full-time position with day shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from a state-accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current RN license in North Carolina.
• CPR certification for Home Health/Hospice as applicable.
• Valid NC Driver's License for Home Health/Home Hospice roles.
• Three years of tertiary care experience with two years in the specialty.

Responsibilities

• Act as resource and role model for evidence-based practice; lead unit or service-based groups.
• Assist in orientation and placement of nursing students; mentor graduates.
• Support clinical research and performance improvement projects.
• Oversee preceptor responsibilities to ensure competency.
• Conduct learning needs assessments to plan educational programs.
• Coordinate orientation, development and continuing education for staff.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Nursing orientation

Mentoring

Educational programs

Clinical supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC, is seeking an Educator for the Center of Nursing Excellence to support perioperative services. You will lead educational programs, mentor staff, and collaborate with perioperative educators and leaders to advance nursing practice.

The role requires a BSN, NC RN license and 3+ years in tertiary care with perioperative experience. This is an onsite, full-time position with day shifts.