The Nurse Educator is responsible for developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating clinical education and competency programs for nursing staff. This position supports staff development, regulatory and organizational education requirements, clinical competency validation, new employee orientation, preceptor development, and ongoing clinical education.

The Nurse Educator serves as a clinical resource and education leader for nursing and may provide education and competency support to other clinical departments as appropriate. The position promotes safe, evidence-based practice and helps ensure staff maintain the knowledge, skills, certifications, and competencies necessary to provide high-quality patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Washington. BSN/MSN preferred; equivalent education and experience may be considered.

Experience: Minimum of [3] years of clinical nursing experience preferred. Emergency Department, Acute Care, or other high-acuity experience preferred. Previous experience in staff education, preceptorship, competency validation, or clinical instruction preferred.

Certifications: Current BLS required. ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, and ENCC required or obtained within an established timeframe.

SALARY: $53.79-$75.31 DOE

SHIFT: Sun-Sat, 8 hour shifts, 0.5 FTE

Benefits include the following for full-time and part-time employees:

Medical, Dental and Vision, 414(h) plan Mandated Retirement Contribution, 414(h) Employer Mandated Pension Contributions part time & full time employees eligible after 6 months of service & 520 hours, Optional 457 (b) retirement contributions, Employer paid life insurance, Employer paid long term disability, EAP, PTO accrual (0.032695/hr) increasing after first year, Paid Sick Leave PSL accrual (0.025/hr worked Extended Illness Insurance accrual (0.031/hr) and Paid Holidays.