The Clinical Nurse Educator provides staff development expertise as an educator, and acts as a consultant, facilitator, change agent, leaders, and researcher across FirstHealth. This role supports the development of the bedside nurse and fosters empowerment through knowledge to achieve excellence through the delivery of evidenced based nursing practice. This occurs through the facilitation of the educational process through assessment, development, planning, implementation and evaluation of competency assessment, continuing education, and leadership development. In addition, as a role model of professional behavior, the Clinical Nurse Educator is instrumental in creating a professional nursing climate within FirstHealth to meet the needs of the diverse units within our healthcare team. Must be able to withstand physical activity which includes the ability to move or lift at least 50 pounds. Travel may be required to facilitate collaboration with entities across FirstHealth.

Education/Experience:

The following qualifications are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this position

• Master of Science in Nursing required
• Three (3) to Five (5) years of specialty related nursing experience.
• Two (2) years clinical teaching or education experience preferred.
• Experience with Computer Based/On-line Learning desired

Licensure / Certification, and/or Registration:

• Current North Carolina RN license or RN multi-state licensure privilege through the Nurse Licensure Compact required.
• BCLS, ACLS, PALS: Required
• Certification in nursing specialty and Clinical Nurses Educator certification required within 2 years of hire