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Emory Healthcare

Academic medical center delivering patient care

Operating Room Registered Nurse Educator

Corporate & Technical TrainingUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeAtlanta, GA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required.
  • At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience is required.
  • A valid, active, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing is required.
  • BLS certification is required.
  • Foundational knowledge of adult learning principles and their application in clinical education settings is required.
  • Strong communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse learners, are required.
  • The ability to function collaboratively within a team and under the mentorship of the NPD Practitioner is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic familiarity with learning management system platforms and simulation tools are required.
  • A commitment to personal professional development and progression within the NPD career pathway is required.
  • Awareness of ANPD Scope and Standards of Practice and willingness to develop applied proficiency are required.
  • The role requires medium physical capacity, including lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, standing and walking, sitting, and close eye work such as computer use, typing, reading, and writing.
  • The role may involve exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bio-hazardous waste, chemicals, gases, fumes, vapors, communicable diseases, electrical shock, varied floor surfaces, hot or cold temperatures, indoor or outdoor conditions, latex, lighting, patient care or handling injuries, and radiation; personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with orientation and onboarding of newly hired clinical staff and new graduate nurses at the unit level.
  • Support coordination, delivery, and documentation of unit-specific onboarding activities in collaboration with the NPD Practitioner or unit leader.
  • Serve as a resource and coach to preceptors and mentors to support effective onboarding experiences for new staff.
  • Participate in transition-to-practice programs by providing guidance and support to new graduate nurses throughout onboarding.
  • May serve as a preceptor for newly hired clinical staff.
  • Assist with competency validation and tracking for clinical staff to ensure compliance with required timelines.
  • Participate in identifying learning needs and performance gaps in collaboration with unit leadership.
  • Support development and implementation of competency assessment tools under the direction of the NPD Practitioner.
  • Assist in coordinating required annual competency activities and mandatory training completion for unit staff.
  • Assist in delivering continuing education, just-in-time training, and in-service programs using evidence-based methods.
  • Support development, implementation, and evaluation of unit-based education programs under NPD Practitioner guidance.
  • Use in-person instruction, e-learning, and simulation-based learning platforms.
  • Maintain accurate staff education records in the learning management system and competency management platform.
  • Apply adult learning principles when designing and facilitating educational activities for clinical staff.
  • Provide direct patient care, maintaining clinical competency and serving as a role model for evidence-based, patient-centered nursing practice.
  • Apply current clinical expertise to inform and contextualize educational activities and ensure relevance to bedside practice.
  • Demonstrate professional nursing practice consistent with Emory Healthcare standards, policies, and regulatory requirements during patient care activities.
  • Serve as a visible clinical leader, modeling professional behavior, effective communication, and commitment to quality and safety.
  • Serve as a mentor and resource for the career ladder program, encouraging professional development and career advancement.
  • Pursue professional growth through continuing education and specialty certification.
  • Apply the ANPD Practice Model framework under the mentorship of the NPD Practitioner.
  • Promote specialty certification within the unit.
  • Collaborate with unit leadership, charge nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate and support educational activities.
  • Act as a liaison between bedside staff and the NPD Practitioner, unit leader, and CNPS, communicating identified learning needs and educational gaps.
  • Participate in unit-based or system professional governance councils, education committees, or NPD-related initiatives as assigned.
  • Adapt communication and teaching approaches to meet the diverse learning needs of clinical staff.
  • Demonstrate behaviors that support open communication, psychological safety, and the One Emory Culture.
  • Promote evidence-based practice through staff education and support translation of current evidence into bedside care.
  • Support unit and system-level quality improvement initiatives through targeted education interventions.
  • Participate in data collection and reporting.
  • Align educational activities with Emory Healthcare strategic priorities, Magnet standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's or doctorate degree in nursing is preferred.
  • Nursing specialty certification relevant to the area of practice is preferred.
  • Prior experience in precepting, staff mentorship, education, or unit-based leadership is preferred.
  • ACLS or PALS certification may be required for certain departments after hire.
  • Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.

About the Company

Emory Healthcare

Academic medical center delivering patient care

Emory Healthcare provides hospital-based medical care and supports a broad range of health services, from routine treatment to complex medical interventions. The organization combines clinical practice with medical research to advance treatments and patient outcomes. Its approach emphasizes expertise, collaboration, and compassionate care to improve lives inside hospitals and in the wider community. Emory Healthcare differentiates itself through high-quality patient care, active research programs, and a culture that prioritizes excellence and humanity. The overarching goal is to deliver excellent patient outcomes while expanding knowledge through research and education, ultimately improving health outcomes for patients locally and beyond.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Conyers, GA
Founded
2015

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