Surgical Unit Nurse Educator & Education Leader

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, KS seeks a Clinical Nurse Educator for Surgery to lead unit-based education, mentor staff, and advance evidence-based practice.

You will partner with Nurse Managers to coordinate orientation, implement teaching strategies, and support professional development and certification. The role emphasizes patient safety, regulatory adherence, and cross-shift collaboration to ensure high-quality surgical care.

Qualifications

• BSN required; for Southwest KC market locations, BSN degree is required upon hire after Nov 1, 2025.
• ADN prepared nurses hired before Nov 1, 2025 must enroll in a BSN within 6 months and complete BSN by the third anniversary of hire.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in single state or compact license; BLS/ALP certification as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with health care team to ensure safe, evidence-based patient care.
• Mentors staff in clinical competencies and professional behaviors across shifts.
• Assesses learning needs and develops new teaching strategies to meet learner needs.
• Ensures documentation of orientation and education activities and maintains employee files.

Skills

Mentoring staff

Clinical education

Teaching strategies

PDCA

Education

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Master Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, KS seeks a Clinical Nurse Educator for Surgery to lead unit-based education, mentor staff, and advance evidence-based practice.

You will partner with Nurse Managers to coordinate orientation, implement teaching strategies, and support professional development and certification. The role emphasizes patient safety, regulatory adherence, and cross-shift collaboration to ensure high-quality surgical care.