RN Facility Educator Full or Part Time

Mission Health; Brevard (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Health in Asheville, NC seeks a Nurse Educator Progressive Care to advance clinical practice across our progressive care units. This role blends direct patient care coaching with education, evidence-based practice, and program development to elevate nursing performance and patient outcomes.

You will plan orientation, competency validation, and ongoing education; develop simulation scenarios and skills labs; and serve as a clinical resource, precepting staff and guiding professional

Qualifications

• BSN required and North Carolina RN license (compact eligible).
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Experience in nursing education, staff development, or precepting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate orientation, competency validation, and ongoing education for progressive care nurses.
• Develop educational materials, simulations, and skills labs aligned with guidelines and standards.
• Coach, precept, and mentor nursing staff to promote safe practice and quality outcomes.
• Lead sepsis management, cardiac monitoring, and use of progressive care technologies education initiatives.
• Participate in governance, policy development, and accreditation readiness related to nursing education.

Skills

Nursing education

Clinical teaching

Precepting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master's degree in Nursing Education or related field

Job description

Mission Health, based in Asheville, NC, is seeking a Nurse Educator Progressive Care to support and elevate clinical practice within our Progressive Care units. In this role, you will blend direct clinical expertise with a strong focus on education, coaching, and evidence-based practice to ensure our nursing teams deliver exceptional, patient-centered care. Working within the Healthcare & Medical Services department, you will collaborate closely with nursing leadership, bedside nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to assess learning needs, design and deliver educational programs, and support professional development for progressive care nurses at all experience levels.

The Nurse Educator Progressive Care will plan, implement, and evaluate orientation, competency validation, and ongoing education for nursing staff caring for high-acuity, hemodynamically stable patients requiring continuous monitoring and complex interventions. You will develop and maintain educational materials, simulation scenarios, and skills labs aligned with current clinical guidelines and regulatory standards. You will serve as a clinical resource on the unit, providing real-time coaching, precepting, and mentoring to support safe practice, quality outcomes, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Key aspects of this position include leading initiatives to improve patient outcomes, facilitating the adoption of evidence-based protocols, and supporting quality and safety projects related to progressive care nursing. You will analyze performance and quality metrics, identify gaps in knowledge or practice, and design targeted educational interventions. In partnership with leadership, you will support initiatives related to sepsis management, cardiac monitoring, respiratory support, early recognition of patient deterioration, and safe use of progressive care technologies.

As part of Mission Health's collaborative culture, the Nurse Educator Progressive Care will foster teamwork and professional growth by coordinating preceptor programs, supporting nursing certification, and encouraging participation in shared governance and clinical advancement programs. You will participate in committees, contribute to policy and procedure development, and assist with accreditation and regulatory readiness related to nursing practice and education. Mission Health offers a patient-centered environment where progressive care nurses are empowered to practice at the top of their license. The Nurse Educator Progressive Care will play a crucial role in onboarding new graduate nurses and experienced hires, providing structured transition-to-practice support and guiding them through competency milestones. You will also assist in identifying high-potential staff for leadership and advanced clinical roles and help map out individualized professional development plans.

The ideal candidate is an experienced progressive care RN with a strong clinical background, excellent communication and teaching skills, and a passion for mentoring others. Prior experience in nursing education, staff development, or precepting is highly valued. A BSN is required, with a master's degree in nursing education or a related field strongly preferred. Current RN licensure in North Carolina (or compact eligibility), BLS and ACLS certifications are required, and PCCN or a similar progressive care certification is preferred or expected within a defined timeframe. This is a full-time position with a primarily on-site schedule in Asheville, NC, with some flexibility for hybrid work related to program development, virtual education, and documentation.

At Mission Health, you will join a team dedicated to excellence, respect, and continuous learning. You will have the opportunity to shape the practice of progressive care nursing, support the growth of your colleagues, and directly impact the quality and safety of care provided to our community. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement within a leading healthcare system committed to improving the health and wellness of the region it serves.