Surgical Nurse Educator & Unit Lead

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator for the Surgery unit at Bell Hospital. This full-time role leads unit education, mentors staff, and coordinates orientation and competency development to ensure safe, evidence-based patient care.

The candidate will collaborate with Nurse Managers and Unit Coordinators to plan floor coverage and drive performance improvement initiatives, including PDCA and small tests of change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing is required.
• High School Graduate is required.
• For Southwest KC locations, BSN must be completed by hire date or enrolled within 6 months and completed by the third anniversary.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the health care team to ensure safe, evidence-based patient care.
• Mentors staff in clinical competencies and professional behaviors.
• Assess learning needs and tailor teaching strategies for diverse learners.
• Schedule and oversee unit orientation and preceptors.

Skills

Mentoring

Clinical education

Orientation

Education

Bachelor Degree Nursing

High School Graduate

Master Degree Nursing

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator for the Surgery unit at Bell Hospital. This full-time role leads unit education, mentors staff, and coordinates orientation and competency development to ensure safe, evidence-based patient care.

The candidate will collaborate with Nurse Managers and Unit Coordinators to plan floor coverage and drive performance improvement initiatives, including PDCA and small tests of change.