RN Clinical Educator - Urgent Care

610 Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Total rewards

Educational assistance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Kernersville Immediate Care unit. The role supports patient assessment, care delivery, and adherence to department protocols within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include coordinating rounds, providing unit education, and maintaining high-quality nursing practice. Must have BSN, RN licensure, BCLS, and 3 years of experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; BSN required.
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in applicable state. BCLS required.
• 3 years of clinical experience in area of interest required.

Responsibilities

• Teaches and demonstrates patient assessment and nursing skills.
• Reinforces policies and procedures and guidelines with nursing staff.
• Coordinates nursing rounds and bedside reporting with Nurse Manager/Case Manager.
• Provides unit educational programs with preceptors and NPDS.
• Maintains compliance and ensures quality of professional services.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Education

BSN required

RN licensure

BCLS

Job description

Department: 02190 WFBMG University Group Practice: Kernersville - Immediate Care Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 40 hours a week. Includes working at all EM Urgent Care locations. Pay Range: $41.10 - $61.65

Major Responsibilities

• Teaches and demonstrates proficiency in patient physical assessment skills, patient care and nursing skills (i.e. mobility, respiratory care, nutrition, pain management, oral care, preventing infection, lift equipment, vital sign monitoring equipment).
• Reinforces policies and procedures, protocols and guidelines with nursing staff.
• Coordinates nursing centered rounds and bedside reporting in conjunction with the Nurse Manager/Case Manager with an ability to phase in multidisciplinary rounds.
• Provides service line specific unit educational programs in collaboration with preceptors and Nursing Practice Development Specialist (NPDS) in class settings, informal on-site settings.
• Monitors compliance and attendance rosters.
• Ensures the quality of professional services by demonstrating and maintaining competency through updating knowledge and skills and continuing professional growth.
• Communicates in an effective, positive, and professional manner role modeling behaviors associated with departmental expectations.
• Collaborate with nurse manager, assistant nurse manager, preceptors and NPDS to design, implement, and evaluate the nursing unit’s orientation and annual needs assessment education plan.
• Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, co-workers, and facility including assisting in teaching interpretation and developing strategies to address nurse sensitive indicators and performance improvement.
• Supports provision of age/developmentally appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required; BSN required.
• Certification / Registration / License: Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in applicable state. BCLS required.
• Experience: 3 years’ clinical experience in area of interest required.
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Proficient in use of Microsoft Office; Ability to work collaboratively and maintain confidentiality; Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; Ability to critically think, exercise judgment and discretion for problem solving and decision-making; Ability to prioritize work independently and meet deadlines; Positive negotiation and conflict resolution skills; Knowledge of policies and procedures; Ability to synthesize and prioritize knowledge; Ability to tailor teaching to different learning styles; Understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design.
• Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak and understand English fluently. Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, and touch. Finger dexterity. Critical thinking and ability to concentrate.
• Preferred Certification / Registration / License: National certification in specialty preferred, encouraged to obtain within one year of hire.

Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care