Registered Nurse RN Educator - Education

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago is seeking a Registered Nurse Educator to lead staff education, orientation, and competency development. The role supports clinical excellence by coordinating residency programs for new graduates and ongoing professional training.

A current IL RN license and BLS are required, with 2+ years in acute care and 1+ year as a preceptor. The Educator collaborates with clinical managers to ensure a smooth transition for new hires, oversees targeted training,

Qualifications

• Must hold a current and valid Registered Nurse license in Illinois.
• Current BLS (ARC/AHA) certification on hire and maintained.
• Minimum of 2 years acute care experience.
• Minimum of 1 year preceptor experience.
• BSN preferred, advanced education encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing educational support, orientation, and mentorship to new nurses.
• Coordinate unit-based education and competency development to ensure clinical excellence.
• Serve as liaison between education and clinical managers to facilitate timely orientation completion.
• Address knowledge and skill gaps through targeted resources and training.

Skills

Acute care

Preceptor

Education programs

New graduate residency

BLS certification

Education

RN license (IL)

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Department: Education

Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift Monday-Friday

Hospital: St. Mary of Nazareth

Location: Chicago, IL 60622

What we are looking for:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Nurse Educator to join our team. This role is responsible for supporting clinical excellence through staff education, orientation, competency development, and ongoing professional training. Highly preferred skills listed below:

• Previous experience working within a hospital-based Education Department
  • Acute and preceptor experience required
• Experience developing and delivering nursing education programs
• Experience supporting new graduate residency programs, employee orientation, and competency management.
• Current BLS (ARC/AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current

Responsibilities

The Transition to Practice Educator provides continued educational support, training and mentoring to new nurses in the clinical area. Ensuring a smooth transition to practice by providing unit-based support, coordinating the needs and resources for each new nurse by follow up during and after the orientation period. The Transition to Practice Educator will serve as a clinical liaison between education and clinical managers/coordinators to facilitate a timely release from orientation by assessing needs and performance in live time. Once needs are identified, targeted knowledge and skill deficits can be addressed through the coordination of available resources. Addressing the specific needs of each new nurse will ensure their role development success as well as enhance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Must have a current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State.

2. Current BLS (ARC/AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

3. Minimum of 2 years acute care experience.

4. Minimum of 1 year preceptor experience.

5. BSN preferred.

Pay Transparency

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $35.35 to $53.58 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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