Transplant Nurse Educator & Clinical Education Lead

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Transplant Nurse Educator/Coordinator to lead staff education and orientation, aligning with our mission and ANA standards. The role combines clinical nursing with formal education, including program orientation, competency development, and continuing education in transplantation.

The successful candidate will maintain clinical proficiency, collaborate with managers and faculty, and participate in quality and patient safety initiatives within a dynamic

Qualifications

• Current license as a Registered Nurse in State of Illinois or eligible in Illinois.
• Certification in applicable specialty is required.
• Coordination or related specialty (e.g. CNN) is preferred.
• BSN with a minimum of four years related clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Integrates theory, evidence and clinical expertise in nursing practice into educational experiences.
• Serves as a role model for Patients First philosophy.
• Facilitates formal and informal staff education including staff orientation and on-boarding.
• Coordinates and facilitates program-specific orientation with NM Academy, peers, faculty and Professional Development.
• Develops and evaluates orientation and training programs to establish competencies.
• Maintains standards of practice relevant to transplant nursing and education.
• Collaborates with managers on individual staff development plans.
• Identifies staff education needs and develops strategies with leadership.
• Maintains transplant program competency through direct patient care and clinical teaching.

Skills

Nursing education

Clinical instruction

Education

BSN

Certification in applicable specialty

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Transplant Nurse Educator/Coordinator to lead staff education and orientation, aligning with our mission and ANA standards. The role combines clinical nursing with formal education, including program orientation, competency development, and continuing education in transplantation.

The successful candidate will maintain clinical proficiency, collaborate with managers and faculty, and participate in quality and patient safety initiatives within a dynamic