Clinical Nurse Educator - Med/Surg

Nashville General Hospital Nashville, TN, US

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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