RN Nurse Educator

Corewell Health; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse Educator to facilitate the professional development of nursing staff. This role involves mentoring and coaching nurses, fostering interprofessional collaboration, and leading change in clinical practice. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's Degree in Nursing and significant acute care experience. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Join a team committed to providing high-quality care and enhancing the skills of healthcare professionals.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

On-demand pay with Payactiv

Discounts on services and products

Optional insurance options

Retirement options with employer matching

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum of 3 years nursing experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates professional development of nurses from novice to expert roles.
• Acts as a mentor and leader in clinical practice transitions.

Skills

Nursing Experience

Interprofessional Collaboration

Mentoring

Coaching

Change Management

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Board Certified Nursing Professional Development (BC-NPD)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

BLS Instructor Certification

Job description

About the Unit

A Wing is a 58-bed Medicare/Medicaid unit caring for residents with clinical issues such as CHF, dehydration, cellulitis, diabetes, DVT, and stable cardiac conditions requiring monitoring. Nurses collaborate with healthcare professionals including doctors, social workers, dieticians, PT/OT, hospice, and spiritual support. This unit offers opportunities for learning, professional growth, and personal satisfaction.

B Wing is a 40-bed Medicare/Medicaid/Dementia unit serving residents with various diagnoses. It is ideal for nursing students to develop organizational skills and experience challenging behaviors. The unit works closely with a multidisciplinary team to discuss residents' care plans.

C Wing is a 58-bed Medicare/Rehabilitation and Skilled unit, suitable for learning basic med-surg, IV therapy, and wound treatments. Nurses work with healthcare professionals to deliver optimal treatment plans. This fast-paced environment motivates PT/OT residents to achieve their goals.

About the Facility

With 2 floors and 4 units, we provide care for long-term residents and post-acute rehab patients. The first floor has 96 beds, and the second has 100 beds. Nurse-patient ratios vary by shift and population. We care for dementia, long-term, and rehab residents, including general, neuro, cardiac, respiratory, and cancer rehab. We offer various resident activity programs.

Scope of Work

Using consulting, mentoring, coaching, and interprofessional collaboration, the nurse educator facilitates the professional development of nurses and healthcare personnel from novice to expert roles. They act as change agents, mentors, facilitators, leaders, and partners in clinical practice transitions. Nurse educators must obtain their nursing administration or specialty certification within 12 months of assuming the role or becoming eligible.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing required
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience in an acute care setting required
• 5 years of educational experience preferred
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Michigan required
• Board Certified Nursing Professional Development (BC-NPD) from ANCC required within 2 years
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or ARC required upon hire
• BLS Instructor certification required

Corewell Health Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for financial, health, and work/life balance goals
• On-demand pay with Payactiv
• Discounts on various services and products
• Optional insurance options including identity theft, home, auto, and pet insurance
• Retirement options with employer matching

Position Details

Location: Dearborn, SITE - Skilled Nursing

Department: Nursing Administration

Type: Full-time

Shift: Day, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Weekly Hours: 40

On-call weekends

Note: Current Corewell Health team members should apply through Workday. This site is for non-team members only.

Corewell Health is committed to a safe, inclusive environment, requiring compliance with vaccination policies and providing accommodations for disabilities and religious beliefs. We promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and invite those committed to these values to join us.

For assistance with the application process, call 616.486.7447.