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What they do
A Clinical Nurse Educator educates people about health issues and promotes healthy behaviors. Plans and directs health education programs at schools, colleges, private businesses, or nonprofits such as community health organizations. May work in a health care facility to educate patients about their conditions and treatment, or work for a public health organization to plan and organize public health campaigns. May also teach nursing at the postsecondary level.
$86,805 / year median in Michigan
+2% projected growth
Job Description
- Full Time Bell Hospital Position Summary /
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The Unit Educator is a unit leader and clinical nurse who collaborates with the health care team to ensure safe, effective, evidence-based and quality patient care. Supports the provision of patient care by working with the Nurse Manager(s) and Unit Coordinator(s) to provide strategies for floor coverage when needs arise. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Collaborates with the health care team to ensure safe, effective, evidence-based and quality patient care. Supports the provision of patient care by working with the Nurse Manager(s) and Unit Coordinator(s) to provide strategies for floor coverage when needs arise. Actively mentors all staff (including weekend and night staff) in ongoing development of clinical competencies and professional behaviors and communication. Assesses unit and individual learning needs, considering generational and cultural differences. Implements alternative and varied teaching strategies to meet learner needs. Assures that processes are in place for documentation of orientation and other educational activities, and that employee files meet hospital and regulatory requirements. Facilitates ongoing unit education and professionalism through the provision of in-services and CEU opportunities, promoting national certification, and providing resources and support for the development of professional portfolios. Models evidence-based practice and participates in the development and review of policies and procedures. Organizes new employee orientation on unit by scheduling preceptors and times, intermittent follow-up, and providing oversight of orientation and competency of unit staff. Supports performance improvement initiatives and educates and facilitates performance improvement methodologies such as PDCA and small tests of change. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.Required Education and Experience High School Graduate Bachelor Degree Nursing Southwest KC Market Locations:
Nurses hired after November 1, 2025, BSN degree is required upon hire. For ADN prepared nurses hired before November 1, 2025, must be enrolled in a BSN degree program within 6 months of hire date, must complete BSN degree by the third anniversary of hire date. Preferred Education and Experience Master Degree Nursing Required Licensure and Certification Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN)- Single State
- State Board of Nursing or compact license Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS)
- American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days