RN Educator

OakLeaf Surgical Hospital; Altoona (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account with employer贡献

Free meals

PTO

401(k) with 4% company match

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

OakLeaf Surgical Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse Educator to coordinate and deliver educational programs that promote clinical excellence and professional development throughout the organization.

You will ensure staff competency, regulatory compliance, and ongoing learning through orientation, annual training, and on-demand education, collaborating with department leaders to tailor content and improve patient care outcomes.

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited nursing program.
• Master's in education preferred.
• Current RN licensure in Wisconsin.
• BLS certification required on hire; become a BLS instructor within 1 year.
• ACLS and PALS certification within 6 months of hire.
• Educator experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver comprehensive educational programs for clinical and non-clinical staff across all departments.
• Oversee onboarding and orientation for all new hires.
• Develop annual provider and contractor education with leadership.
• Plan organization-wide and unit-based ongoing education and competency validations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance through educational efforts.
• Create and document computer-based learning modules for staff.
• Coordinate certification scheduling for BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
• Lead Education Council and related committees.
• Conduct nursing skills fairs and assess education needs.
• Meet with new clinical hires to address education needs.

Skills

Medical terminology

EMR systems

HIPAA regulations

English communication

Quality assurance

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)

Master's degree in education preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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The Registered Nurse Educator is responsible for coordinating, developing, and delivering educational programs that promote clinical excellence and support professional development across the organization. This role ensures staff competency, regulatory compliance, and continuous learning through orientation, annual training, certification programs, and on-demand education. The Nurse Educator collaborates with department leaders to identify learning needs, develop tailored educational content, and enhance patient care quality through evidence-based teaching and support.

Hours:

• 8 hour Shifts - Monday - Friday

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate and provide comprehensive educational programs for clinical and non-clinical staff across all departments
• Oversee, develop, and facilitate clinical orientation and onboarding for all new hires
• Develop and deliver annual provider and contractor education in collaboration with leadership and department heads
• Plan and conduct organization-wide and unit-based ongoing education and competency validations
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal healthcare regulations through collaborative educational efforts
• Create, assign, and document computer-based learning modules for clinical staff
• Oversee the scheduling and programming of Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications
• Chair and facilitate the Education Council and Code Blue and Rapid Response Committee
• Coordinate and facilitate nursing skills fairs, including planning, scheduling, resource preparation, and evaluation to ensure clinical competency and regulatory compliance
• Follow up directly with staff when educational requirements or certifications are due or incomplete
• Meet with all new clinical hires to assess and support additional education needs or requests
• Conduct monthly meetings with clinical managers to discuss departmental education plans and address specific training needs
• Design and implement department-specific education as requested
• Conduct regular rounding throughout the organization to provide just-in-time education and support
• Attend staff meetings and in-services to support clinical teams and respond to education-related needs
• Provide on-demand educational support to all organization departments as needed
• Collaborate with departments to ensure cohesive and effective training across the organization
• Collect, analyze, and report education-related data and metrics to leadership and regulatory bodies as required
• Use the organization's secure messaging platform in accordance with departmental protocols, including timely receipt and responses to communications
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Medical terminology
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
• Quality assurance and accreditation standards
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality laws and patient rights
• Effective English communication in verbal and written format
• Quality work including attention to detail and accuracy
• Advanced computer proficiency
• Carry out customer service standards
• Prioritize tasks effectively through managing workload based on urgency and importance
• Capacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Continuously learn and improve through staying up to date on job specific trends, policies and new technologies
• Successfully demonstrate organization-wide performance review competencies

Qualifications

• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program required
• Master's degree in education preferred
• Current RN licensure in the State of Wisconsin required
• BLS certification is required upon hire
• Become a BLS instructor within one (1) year of hire
• Must obtain ACLS and PALS certification within six (6) months of hire
• Experience as an educator preferred
• Must possess a cell phone that interfaces with the organization’s secure messaging system
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Free meals
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match
• Wellness reimbursement

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer