Registered Nurse (RN) Educator - Emergency Department (Days))

ED Nurse Educator

The ED Nurse Educator is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs and professional development initiatives for nursing staff across the health system's emergency departments. This role ensures clinical competency, fosters evidence-based practice, and supports onboarding, continuing education, and quality improvement efforts in alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

Required Knowledge & Skills

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: Three years of related experience. Requires working knowledge of specialized practices, equipment, and procedures.

Licenses and Certifications

GEORGIA REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE OR MULTISTATE NURSING LICENSE

ACLS INSTRUCTOR

PEDIATRICS ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT INSTRUCTOR

Qualifications

Minimum 3--5 years of clinical experience in emergency nursing.

Prior experience in education, training, or clinical leadership strongly preferred.

Knowledge of adult and child learning principles, curriculum development, and simulation-based training.

BLS, ACLS, PALS required. TNCC preferred. Instructor status for BLS, ACLS, PALS will be required

Functions

Area of Responsibilities

Education & Training: Develop and deliver orientation programs for new emergency department nurses. Design and implement continuing education, skills training, and competency validation. Provide education on clinical practices, equipment use, patient safety, and policy updates. Serve as a resource for certifications such as ACLS, PALS, BLS, and TNCC.

Quality & Compliance: Assist with regulatory readiness, ensuring staff education is aligned with Joint Commission, CMS, and state standards. Support quality improvement initiatives by integrating data-driven education and remediation strategies. Track and report competency completion and compliance metrics

Clinical Practice Support: Act as a clinical expert and mentor for ED nursing staff. Promote evidence-based practice and support the integration of clinical guidelines. Collaborate with ED leaders to identify knowledge gaps and improve clinical outcomes.

System Coordination: Standardize education and training across multiple ED sites within the health system. Coordinate with other nurse educators, quality leaders, and professional development staff to align curricula and practices.

Leadership & Collaboration: Contribute to policy and procedure development. Represent the ED in system-wide education committees, initiatives, and shared governance.

Compliance Statement

Employee performs within the prescribed limits of Tanner Health System's Ethics and Compliance program. Is responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer, or the Hotline.