Clinical Nurse Educator - Emergency Department WhiteCap Search - 4.1 East Orange, NJ Job Details Full-time $97,000 - $110,000 a year 1 hour ago Qualifications Employee onboarding Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook PALS Certification BLS Certification ACLS Certification Leadership development Clinical staff training Evidence-based practice Clinical staff mentoring Teaching assessments Bachelor of Science in Nursing Regulatory readiness in healthcare Bachelor's degree in nursing Presentation creation Onboarding process management Educational content composition projects Full Job Description WCS Healthcare Partners is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join our team in East Orange, NJ. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to lead and shape educational programs in the Emergency Department during a period of growth and transformation. The role involves collaboration with nursing leadership to enhance clinical practice, improve patient outcomes, and ensure regulatory compliance. Reports to Director of Education Supports orientation, onboarding, competency validation, continuing education, leadership development, and quality initiatives Serves as educator, consultant, facilitator, researcher, leader, and change agent within the organization Partners with nursing leadership to improve clinical practice, patient outcomes, staff engagement, and regulatory compliance Will oversee educational needs across all shifts, including occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight coverage as needed Requirements Active RN license in New Jersey (or compact license) BSN required MSN strongly preferred APRN, CNL, Clinical Nurse Specialist, or specialty certification preferred Specialty certification in nursing administration or clinical specialty preferred; required within 2 years of hire if not already obtained BLS, ACLS, and PALS required Trainer certification preferred/required based on department needs Minimum 3 years of nursing, clinical educator, or nursing instructor experience Master's degree may substitute for 2 years of required experience Emergency Department experience strongly preferred Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Strong presentation, communication, mentoring, and curriculum development skills Experience with competency assessments, orientation programs, performance improvement initiatives, regulatory readiness, and evidence-based practice Key Responsibilities Lead orientation and onboarding programs for new nursing staff Develop and maintain department competency and education programs Coordinate continuing education, certifications, leadership development, and regulatory training Design and deliver evidence-based clinical education initiatives Partner with nursing leadership on quality improvement and patient safety initiatives Support accreditation, TJC, DOH, OSHA, and regulatory compliance activities Analyze educational and clinical performance data to identify gaps and opportunities Develop policies, procedures, protocols, and best-practice standards Mentor bedside nurses and emerging nurse leaders Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration and professional development Lead educational projects, committees, and change management initiatives Benefits of the

Role:

Opportunity to build and shape Emergency Department education programs during an exciting period of growth and operational transformation. Highly visible leadership role with direct influence on nursing practice, staff development, retention, quality outcomes, and patient safety. Strong partnership with executive nursing leadership and the ability to implement meaningful organizational change. Ideal opportunity for an experienced ED educator, Nurse Educator, Clinical Nurse Specialist, or nurse leader seeking broader system-level impact while remaining clinically connected.

Location:

East Orange, NJ Full-time, Days (typically Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm)

Salary:

$97,000-$110,000