Clinical Nurse Educator - Med Surg

The Nursing Educator is available to provide care/assistance to the staff, physicians and patients within all aspects of the medical surgical setting.

Job Duties:

• Collaborates with patient care services, interdisciplinary teams, and key stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Partners with nursing staff and other clinical disciplines in the development, implementation, and evaluation of education programs and professional development initiatives.
• Works with Human Resources to ensure nursing staff meet orientation, annual in‑service, competency, and certification requirements.
• Maintains an updated inventory of equipment and resources used for training and educational activities.
• Coordinates with nursing and patient care departments to provide seamless training that supports uninterrupted, high‑quality care delivery.
• Fosters a professional, supportive learning environment that promotes growth and excellence in practice.
• Shares expertise with colleagues and serves as a role model and mentor for nursing staff.
• Provides orientation and updates to instructors from affiliating academic institutions.
• Promotes an environment of mutual respect, collaboration, and effective communication.
• Oversees the development and implementation of education programs that align with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Designs and facilitates orientation programs for newly hired nurses, utilizing skills checklists and competency tools to validate performance.
• Conducts an annual education needs assessment and uses findings to develop the yearly education plan.
• Develops program goals and objectives, distributes evaluation tools, and analyzes feedback to enhance future educational offerings.
• Ensures nursing staff receive training on new equipment and technology introduced into the clinical environment.
• Participates in strategic planning initiatives with nursing leadership to support organizational goals.
• Develops and delivers evidence‑based education and process‑improvement programs for unit‑based and organization‑wide instruction.
• Establishes forums to share best practices and promote clinical excellence related to high‑volume or high‑risk patient populations.
• Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice through outcome monitoring and performance metrics.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership and quality departments to identify care issues and develop targeted educational interventions.
• Participates in interdisciplinary evaluation teams to support continuous improvement in patient care and staff performance.
  
  

Certification & Licensures details

Bachelors Required

Masters Preferred

Title of Certification / License Required / Preferred

ACLS Required

BLS Required

Additional Certification & Licensures Details

REQUIRED: Active TN or Compact State Nursing License

REQUIRED: BLS Instructor

PREFERRED: ACLS Instructor

Additional Experience Requirements

2 Years Healthcare/ Medical – Nurse: Related Field Required

Additional Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of two years of proven experience in Nursing, Education, or Quality.
• Demonstrated knowledge of short‑ and long‑range planning, program development, and instructional design.
• Strong understanding of quality indicators, data analysis, and regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission and CMS standards related to acute care operations and nursing practice.
• Certification in Nursing Professional Development is preferred.
  
  

Nashville General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

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