Nurse Educator (RN) Emergency Services, Clinical Learning & Development, Jackson Health, FT, Days

Corporate Nurse Educator

The Corporate Nurse Educator is a professional member of the Clinical Learning & Development team who provides system-wide educational support for all clinical staff across Jackson Health System campuses.

Serves as the primary educator overseeing the Emergency Department (ED) Nurse Residency and Fellowship programs, supporting new graduate and experienced nurses transitioning into or advancing within the ED setting.

Partners with ED leadership teams across JHS campuses to standardize clinical care, workflows, and practice standards throughout the Emergency Care continuum.

Administers, organizes, and conducts training and education programs in alignment with employee orientation, mandatory/required training, in-services, continuing education, competency validation, quality assessment, and process improvement projects.

Assists multidisciplinary content experts in developing standardized patient education and clinical practice materials.

Serves as a consultant, facilitator, preceptor, and educator for clinical staff and leadership across the health system.

Maintains records of orientation, in-service, and training activities.

Contributes to the review, revision, and distribution of policies and procedures.

Performs under the direction of CL&D leadership while independently seeking guidance and direction as needed.

Designs, develops, and delivers educational programs and curricula that address the clinical and operational needs of all JHS clinical staff across multiple campuses.

Leads or supports new employee orientation, annual competency validation, and specialty training initiatives at the system level.

Collaborates with subject matter experts, department leaders, and external partners to ensure content is accurate, current, and relevant to clinical practice.

Supports accreditation and regulatory readiness (e.g., TJC, ANCC/PTAP) through education planning, documentation, and staff preparation.

Utilizes adult learning principles, simulation, and technology-enhanced modalities including virtual reality to deliver engaging and effective educational experiences.

Evaluates program effectiveness using data, learner feedback, and outcome metrics; implements improvements accordingly.

Oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Emergency Department Nurse Residency and Fellowship programs across JHS.

Serves as the lead educator and program coordinator, ensuring curriculum meets regulatory, accreditation, and professional development standards.

Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with ED nurse managers, directors, and clinical educators across all JHS campuses.

Monitors resident and fellow progress, provides coaching and feedback, and escalates concerns to program leadership as appropriate.

Coordinates with preceptors, charge nurses, and unit leadership to support a positive and structured transition-to-practice experience.

Partners with ED leadership teams system-wide to identify opportunities to standardize clinical workflows, nursing practice, and patient care processes across JHS Emergency Care Centers.

Develops and disseminates evidence-based education materials, job aids, and tools that support consistent, high-quality care delivery.

Facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration to align education with quality, safety, and performance improvement goals.

Maintains compliance with AHA life support certification programs and other required training standards.

Serves as a resource and educator for workplace violence prevention (AVADE), patient safety, and clinical best practices.

Documents education activities and maintains accurate records within the learning management system (LMS).

Participates in departmental initiatives, committee work, and system-wide projects as assigned.

Generally requires 5 to 7 years of related experience.

Experience in staff education, training, or a related educational role preferred.

Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and learning management systems.

Experience with accreditation standards (TJC, ANCC/PTAP) and regulatory compliance.

Familiarity with simulation-based education and/or virtual reality learning platforms.

Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.

MSN or graduate degree in Nursing, Education, or a related field highly preferred.

Certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC) or related specialty preferred.

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.

Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.

Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Ability to understand, respects and accommodates patients preferences and needs with regards to their individual beliefs, customs and practices.

Must have ability to clearly, accurately and effectively provide information to doctors, other nurses, patients, and family members.

Must have ability to show compassion, patience and maintain non-judgmental approach to patients, their families as well as other employees and customers.

Unit Specific Competencies: Must have clinical knowledge, skill and ability to fully and accurately complete all required unit competencies, as indicated in the unit competency check-list.

Valid Florida RN license is required.

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Must meet and maintain valid and current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by regulatory and/or nursing standard of practice for the specialty.

Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.