Registered Nurse Educator (RN) – Acute Care

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking a Clinical Nurse Professional Development Educator to collaborate on assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating educational activities that enhance clinical practice and patient outcomes.

You will facilitate education, mentor staff, and promote evidence-based practice within a fast-paced homecare team, ensuring compliance and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with valid RN license; multi-state licensure preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of direct patient care nursing experience.
• Certifications such as BLS required; ACLS/PALS may be needed.
• Strong computer, communication, interpersonal, and emotional intelligence skills.
• Ability to function effectively in fast-paced settings and respond to emergencies.
• Knowledge of adult learning theories, educational strategies, and quality improvement tools.
• Critical thinking, innovation, and commitment to lifelong learning are essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify practice gaps by assessing learning needs and analyzing data to inform education strategies.
• Develop and execute educational plans using adult learning principles, ensuring inclusivity and stakeholder involvement.
• Coordinate and facilitate educational programs, evaluating their effectiveness and making data-driven improvements.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and support departments to promote safe, high-quality patient care.
• Serve as a preceptor or mentor, fostering a culture of continuous professional development.
• Promote evidence-based practice, research, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards, policies, and regulations, integrating ethics into practice.
• Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and competency assessments for nursing and healthcare staff.

Skills

Nursing communication

Adult learning principles

Educational program facilitation

Clinical mentorship

Quality improvement

Emergency response

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Role Overview: The Clinical Nurse Professional Development (NPD) Educator collaborates to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate educational activities aimed at enhancing healthcare practice. They serve as learning facilitators, change agents, mentors, and advocates for professional growth, supporting staff performance, role competence, and patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify practice gaps by assessing learning needs and analyzing data to inform education strategies.
• Develop and execute educational plans using adult learning principles, ensuring inclusivity and stakeholder involvement.
• Coordinate and facilitate educational programs, evaluating their effectiveness and making data-driven improvements.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and support departments to promote safe, high-quality patient care.
• Serve as a preceptor or mentor, fostering a culture of continuous professional development.
• Promote evidence-based practice, research, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards, policies, and regulations, integrating ethics into practice.
• Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and competency assessments for nursing and healthcare staff.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing; valid RN license; multi-state licensure preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of direct patient care nursing experience.
• Certifications such as BLS required; additional certifications like ACLS, PALS may be needed.
• Strong computer, communication, interpersonal, and emotional intelligence skills.
• Ability to function effectively in fast-paced settings and respond to emergencies.
• Knowledge of adult learning theories, educational strategies, and quality improvement tools.
• Critical thinking, innovation, and commitment to lifelong learning are essential.

Join this role to influence professional development, support clinical excellence, and contribute to improved patient care in a collaborative environment.