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Clinical Nurse Educator - Diabetes, Registry

$53.50 / hour

Join UChicago Medicine , as a Clinical Nurse Educator – Diabetes (CNE-D) in the Department of Diabetes Patient Education . We are seeking a collaborative and dynamic Clinical Nurse Educator – Diabetes with current CDCES credentialing to support our inpatient diabetes education program across adult and pediatric populations. Reporting through the Clinical Nutrition and Diabetes Patient Education leadership team, this role serves as an educator, consultant, mentor, advocate, and clinical resource focused on advancing diabetes care, improving patient outcomes, and supporting professional nursing development. In partnership with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams, the Clinical Nurse Educator – Diabetes provides specialized education in diabetes management, including insulin administration, glucose monitoring technologies, and insulin pump therapy. The role also supports the ongoing development of nursing and clinical staff through evidence-based education, coaching, and mentorship to promote safe, high-quality patient care. Essential Job Functions Patient & Family Education Assesses the educational needs of pediatric and adult patients with diabetes, as well as their families and support systems. Provides individualized and evidence-based diabetes self-management education, including: Insulin administration training Blood glucose meter and continuous glucose monitor (CGM) education Insulin pump therapy education Survival skill education Utilizes standardized and customized teaching tools to evaluate patient and caregiver understanding and competency. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support timely discharge planning and continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient settings. Communicates effectively with patients, families, nursing staff, providers, and consult services to coordinate education and care needs. Staff Education & Professional Development Assesses learning needs of nursing and clinical staff within the specialty area. Develops and implements educational programs and competency-based learning activities related to diabetes care and clinical practice. Designs and facilitates educational initiatives aligned with organizational priorities, evidence-based practice, regulatory standards, and quality improvement goals. Education Program Development & Evaluation Designs and delivers educational activities using adult learning principles and diverse teaching methodologies. Promotes a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and clinical excellence. Evaluates effectiveness of educational programs through learner feedback, competency assessment, practice change, and outcome measures. Supports quality improvement, patient safety, and practice standardization initiatives related to diabetes management. Additional Responsibilities Serves as a clinical resource and subject matter expert in diabetes education and management. Participates in interdisciplinary committees, practice initiatives, and organizational projects as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required Current Illinois RN license required Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential required Minimum of three (3) years of relevant clinical nursing experience, preferably in an acute care setting Strong knowledge of pediatric and adult diabetes management, including insulin pump therapy and diabetes technologies Demonstrated knowledge and application of: Patient education principles Adult learning theory Evidence-based clinical practice Ability to effectively educate and support patients and families from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, educational, and literacy backgrounds Demonstrated leadership, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Preferred Qualifications Master of Science in Nursing or related education field preferred Previous experience in a role as an educator preferred Previous experience working within multidisciplinary teams or nursing leadership committees preferred Position Details Job Type/FTE: Registry Shift: Days with rotating weekend coverage Unit/Department: Diabetes Patient Education CBA Code: NNU

Educator

Full-time

6 days ago

Registered Nurse Clinical Educator

Endeavor Health Arlington Heights, IL

$41.86 - $64.88 / hour

Hourly Pay Range: $41.86 - $64.88 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights: · Position: Clinical Nurse Educator · Location: Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights · Full Time/Part Time: Full time · Hours: 7-1700 · On-Call/Rotation No What you will need: · Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing · CPR, AHA issued · ACLS within 6 months Benefits: · Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development · Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options, including Domestic Partner Coverage · Tuition Reimbursement · Free Parking at designated locations · Wellness Program Savings Plan · Health Savings Account Options · Retirement Options with Company Match · Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay · Community Involvement Opportunities

Educator

Full-time

1 week ago

Educator Registered Nurse RN - Education

Prime Healthcare Chicago, IL

$35.35 - $53.58 / hour

Overview Department: Education Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift Monday - Friday Hospital: St. Mary of Nazareth Location: Chicago, IL 60622 Responsibilities The Transition to Practice Educator provides continued educational support, training and mentoring to new nurses in the clinical area. Ensuring a smooth transition to practice by providing unit-based support, coordinating the needs and resources for each new nurse by follow up during and after the orientation period. The Transition to Practice Educator will serve as a clinical liaison between education and clinical managers/coordinators to facilitate a timely release from orientation by assessing needs and performance in live time. Once needs are identified, targeted knowledge and skill deficits can be addressed through the coordination of available resources. Addressing the specific needs of each new nurse will ensure their role development success as well as enhance patient outcomes. Qualifications EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Must have a current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State. 2. Current BLS (ARC/AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current. 3. Minimum of 2 years acute care experience. 4. Minimum of 1 year preceptor experience. 5. BSN preferred. Pay Transparency Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $35.35 to $53.58 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure. The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/ Employment Status Full Time Shift Variable Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Nurse Educator RN 8A-AntePos--Wom-Child Nursing-28014

Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL

Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: 8A-Antepartum-Postpartum Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0) Shift: Shift 1 Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:30:00 PM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits). Pay Range: $48.07 - $83.16 per hour Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. Summary The Nurse Educator provides and coordinates care for a specific patient care unit(s). The Nurse Educator promotes quality patient care by participating in performance improvement activities, development of nursing staff, and clinical practice. The Nurse Educator serves as a role model for other clinical nursing staff. The Nurse Educator exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Other Information Required Job Qualifications: Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure. Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing. Minimum 3 years’ experience and advanced knowledge in a specialized area of clinical nursing. National Certification achieved within 12 months of hire. Demonstrates advanced of analytical ability and problem solving skills. Ability to use electronic business programs and technology. Demonstrates the ability to work in complex organizational systems or programs. Communication skill is required in order to lead, teach and persuade others. Able to interact effectively with others in difficult situations that encompass organizational and departmental issues. Preferred Job Qualifications APN license. Physical Demands The ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift. Lifting or carrying objects 35-40 lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom exceed 300 lbs. The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter and retrieve data, and closely examine specimen, images or reports is required. Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents. Responsibilities Evidence Based Practice Integrates data and knowledge of growth and development in planning patient care. Leads process improvement teams targeting nursing practice and innovation using evidenced based practice and research findings. Develops effective strategies for changing clinician and team behavior to encourage adoption of evidence-based practices. (UD) Collaborates with Unit Director in the design, implementation and evaluation of process improvement initiatives at the unit, department and division level. Relationship and Caring: (based on UD/some deletions) Creates an environment, which establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting. Establishes constructive and strategic partnerships with peers, professional nurses, the University, other disciplines and departments to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes. Uses leadership, team building, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to build partnerships within and across units. Critical Thinking Promotes the development of critical thinking skills of all unit personnel through appreciative inquiry. Critically reviews cases and events to determine the Root causes and develop action plans for improvement. Technical Expertise Collaborates with Unit Director to promote a culture of safety and accountability Utilizes clinical information systems to promote safety, quality and cost effective care. (UD) Strategically plans for ongoing education to acquire new knowledge and skills. Leadership Leads nursing staff in the development of practice Innovations. Assumes a leadership role in analytical problem solving of both clinical and system wide issues. Assists staff nurses in their professional growth. Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals. Provides and invites ongoing performance feedback to peers, staff and other disciplines to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes. Systems Contributes to the development of policies, procedure, protocols, and patient and staff educational materials. Participates in case management activities as negotiated with unit leadership. Establishes procedures and processes to ensure clinical excellence. Promotes continuity of care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team. Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Educator

Full-time

1 month ago

Clinical Nurse Educator - Unit Based - 4L Med/Surge/Overflow - Days

Endeavor Health Evanston, IL

$38.16 - $59.15 / hour

Hourly Pay Range: $38.16 - $59.15 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights: Position: This full-time position is a dual role of 0.4 FTE in the Clinical Nurse Educator - Department based role supporting ongoing staff development and 0.4 FTE in the RN role supporting unit staffing in 4L Med-Surg/Overflow. (Salary Range for RN role is $36.00-$55.80). Location: Evanston, IL Full-time (32 hours per week) Department Based Educator Hours: Monday-Friday; Days, evenings and nights coverage required based on department need. Day shift can start as early as 5am, evening shift starts at 3pm and night shift at 11pm. Thirty-two hours per pay period structured as two eight hour shifts per week. RN Hours: Sunday-Saturday; hours based on unit needs, rotating holidays A Brief Overview: A Nurse Educator is a nurse with previous clinical experience in the care of med-surg patients, who may or may not have had previous educational experience, whose focus is on staff development and nursing education. Reporting to the Director of Nursing Professional Development and working in collaboration with the unit manager. The Clinical Nurse Educator – Department Based elevates professional nursing practice within the med-surg patient population by developing, coaching, and mentoring nursing staff. They also maintain clinical proficiency by providing direct patient care, precepting, and delivering bedside “just-in-time” education to nursing staff. What you will do: This role includes providing direct patient care. Acts as a clinical resource to staff; maintains visibility in the clinical environment for just in time learning facilitation and/or assisting in providing direct patient care Flexibility in scheduling to accommodate providing educational activities at various times of the day and various days of the week. Serve as a clinical mentor and role model for new and existing staff. Collaborates with Clinical Nurse Manager to assess education and performance needs of staff. Serve as a resource to Clinical Managers/Clinical Coordinators in defining education and performance needs of staff. Supports the role transition, role integration, skill acquisition and mastery as nursing staff advance from novice to expert. Assists in the development and implementation of unit/service line/area based competency requirements for nurses and patient care technicians Facilitates the onboarding of employees to ensure integration to the role on both unit and system-wide levels, focusing on retention and growth for licensed and unlicensed team members. Manage education and training processes/activities to foster learning using strategies that engage learners in critical inquiry, critical thinking, problem solving, and foster the development of competence in learners. Precepts registered nurses new to the department. Mentors and evaluates preceptors to enhance learning experiences for all new hires. Evaluates orientation and onboarding experiences to ensure newly hired team members are prepared to practice safely and independently. Organizes and acts as a resource for on unit in-services for new products, equipment, policies/procedures/practice. In collaboration with Clinical Nurse Manager, partner with staff to lead unit council development and participation in shared decision-making councils. Partners with Clinical Nurse Manager to drive unit safety, quality outcomes and patient experience. Promote a positive and professional climate and provide resources for learning that facilitate the life-long learning process. Support and promote specialty certification preparation. Demonstrates knowledge of effective communication principles and promotes communication among disciplines Performs other duties as assigned. What you will need: Education: Bachelor’s Degree in nursing required or Diploma Degree in Nursing and Bachelor’s Degree in Health-Related Field. Masters Degree in Nursing preferred. Certification: Current Professional Nursing Licensure in the State of Illinois. Current nursing specialty certification; if no specialty nursing certification, certification required within one year of assuming role. Current Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support and/or Neonatal Resuscitation as applicable to role. Experience: At least five years of clinical experience in a medical center, hospital environment or academic setting. Unique or Preferred Skills: Adult learner knowledge and expertise. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Flexibility in work schedule. Able to effectively interact with colleagues and all members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to engage in dialogue with diverse healthcare audiences. Commitment to teamwork; ability to work with others to set and accomplish goals through collaboration and coordination. Possesses presentation skills necessary to provide education to audiences. Commitment to continued personal professional development as evidenced by attendance at seminars, conferences, maintaining specialty certification, etc. Proficiency in a variety of computer programs (Microsoft Office – Word, Power Point, Excel) Computers and proficiency in virtual meeting platforms. Ability to conduct literature searches to investigate best practices, evidence-based practices, and/or research studies. Specific Applications: Workday. Proficiency with Electronic Medical Record Benefits: Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions) Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking Wellness Program Savings Plan Health Savings Account Options Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org . When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

Clinical Nurse Educator - Department Based - CVICU

Endeavor Health Glenview, IL

$38.16 - $59.15 / hour

Hourly Pay Range: $38.16 - $59.15 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights: Position: This full-time position is a dual role of 0.5 FTE in the Clinical Nurse Educator - Department based role supporting ongoing staff development and 0.5 FTE in the RN role supporting unit staffing in the CVICU. (Salary Range for RN role is $36.00-$55.80). Location: Glenbrook Full Time (40 hours/week) Educator Hours: Monday – Friday; Days & Evenings coverage required based on department needs. Day shift can start as early as 5 am. Evening shift starts at 3 pm. 40 hours per pay period structured as two 8-hour shifts one week and three 8-hour shift the alternate week. RN Hours: Sunday-Saturday; hours based on unit needs; rotating holidays A Brief Overview: A Clinical Nurse Educator – Department Based is a nurse with prior clinical experience who may or may not have previous educational experience, and whose primary focus is staff development and nursing education. Reporting to the Director of Nursing Professional Development and Practice and working in collaboration with the unit manager. The Clinical Nurse Educator – Department Based elevates professional nursing practice by developing, coaching, and mentoring nursing staff. They also maintain clinical proficiency by providing direct patient care, precepting, and delivering bedside “just-in-time” education to nursing staff. What you will do: This role includes providing direct patient care. Acts as a clinical resource to staff; maintains visibility in the clinical environment for just in time learning facilitation and/or assisting in providing direct patient care Flexibility in scheduling to accommodate providing educational activities at various times of the day and various days of the week. Serve as a clinical mentor and role model for new and existing staff. Collaborates with Clinical Nurse Manager to assess education and performance needs of staff. Serve as a resource to Clinical Managers/Clinical Coordinators in defining education and performance needs of staff. Supports the role transition, role integration, skill acquisition and mastery as nursing staff advance from novice to expert. Assists in the development and implementation of unit/service line/area based competency requirements for nurses and patient care technicians Facilitates the onboarding of employees to ensure integration to the role on both unit and system-wide levels, focusing on retention and growth for licensed and unlicensed team members. Manage education and training processes/activities to foster learning using strategies that engage learners in critical inquiry, critical thinking, problem solving, and foster the development of competence in learners. Precepts registered nurses new to the department. Mentors and evaluates preceptors to enhance learning experiences for all new hires. Evaluates orientation and onboarding experiences to ensure newly hired team members are prepared to practice safely and independently. Organizes and acts as a resource for on unit in-services for new products, equipment, policies/procedures/practice. In collaboration with Clinical Nurse Manager, partner with staff to lead unit council development and participation in shared decision-making councils. Partners with Clinical Nurse Manager to drive unit safety, quality outcomes and patient experience. Promote a positive and professional climate and provide resources for learning that facilitate the life-long learning process. Support and promote specialty certification preparation. Demonstrates knowledge of effective communication principles and promotes communication among disciplines Performs other duties as assigned. What you will need: Education: Bachelor’s Degree in nursing required or Diploma Degree in Nursing and Bachelor’s Degree in Health-Related Field. Masters Degree in Nursing preferred. Certification: Current Professional Nursing Licensure in the State of Illinois. Current nursing specialty certification; if no specialty nursing certification, certification required within one year of assuming role. Current Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support and/or Neonatal Resuscitation as applicable to role. Experience: At least five years of clinical experience in a medical center, hospital environment or academic setting. Unique or Preferred Skills: Adult learner knowledge and expertise. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Flexibility in work schedule. Able to effectively interact with colleagues and all members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to engage in dialogue with diverse healthcare audiences. Commitment to teamwork; ability to work with others to set and accomplish goals through collaboration and coordination. Possesses presentation skills necessary to provide education to audiences. Commitment to continued personal professional development as evidenced by attendance at seminars, conferences, maintaining specialty certification, etc. Proficiency in a variety of computer programs (Microsoft Office – Word, Power Point, Excel) Computers and proficiency in virtual meeting platforms. Ability to conduct literature searches to investigate best practices, evidence-based practices, and/or research studies. Specific Applications: Workday. Proficiency with Electronic Medical Record Benefits: Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions) Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking Wellness Program Savings Plan Health Savings Account Options Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org . When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

Educator

3 months ago

Clinical Nurse Educator - Diabetes

UChicago Medicine Chicago, IL

Join UChicago Medicine , as a Clinical Nurse Educator – Diabetes (CNE-D) in the Department of Diabetes Patient Education . We are seeking a collaborative and dynamic Clinical Nurse Educator – Diabetes with current CDCES credentialing to support our inpatient diabetes education program across adult and pediatric populations. Reporting through the Clinical Nutrition and Diabetes Patient Education leadership team, this role serves as an educator, consultant, mentor, advocate, and clinical resource focused on advancing diabetes care, improving patient outcomes, and supporting professional nursing development. In partnership with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams, the Clinical Nurse Educator – Diabetes provides specialized education in diabetes management, including insulin administration, glucose monitoring technologies, and insulin pump therapy. The role also supports the ongoing development of nursing and clinical staff through evidence-based education, coaching, and mentorship to promote safe, high-quality patient care. Essential Job Functions Patient & Family Education Assesses the educational needs of pediatric and adult patients with diabetes, as well as their families and support systems. Provides individualized and evidence-based diabetes self-management education, including: Insulin administration training Blood glucose meter and continuous glucose monitor (CGM) education Insulin pump therapy education Survival skill education Utilizes standardized and customized teaching tools to evaluate patient and caregiver understanding and competency. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support timely discharge planning and continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient settings. Communicates effectively with patients, families, nursing staff, providers, and consult services to coordinate education and care needs. Staff Education & Professional Development Assesses learning needs of nursing and clinical staff within the specialty area. Develops and implements educational programs and competency-based learning activities related to diabetes care and clinical practice. Designs and facilitates educational initiatives aligned with organizational priorities, evidence-based practice, regulatory standards, and quality improvement goals. Education Program Development & Evaluation Designs and delivers educational activities using adult learning principles and diverse teaching methodologies. Promotes a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and clinical excellence. Evaluates effectiveness of educational programs through learner feedback, competency assessment, practice change, and outcome measures. Supports quality improvement, patient safety, and practice standardization initiatives related to diabetes management. Additional Responsibilities Serves as a clinical resource and subject matter expert in diabetes education and management. Participates in interdisciplinary committees, practice initiatives, and organizational projects as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required Current Illinois RN license required Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential required Minimum of three (3) years of relevant clinical nursing experience, preferably in an acute care setting Strong knowledge of pediatric and adult diabetes management, including insulin pump therapy and diabetes technologies Demonstrated knowledge and application of: Patient education principles Adult learning theory Evidence-based clinical practice Ability to effectively educate and support patients and families from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, educational, and literacy backgrounds Demonstrated leadership, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Preferred Qualifications Master of Science in Nursing or related education field preferred Previous experience in a role as an educator preferred Previous experience working within multidisciplinary teams or nursing leadership committees preferred Position Details Job Type/FTE: Full-Time 1.0 FTE Shift: Days with rotating weekend coverage Unit/Department: Diabetes Patient Education CBA Code: NNU

Educator

3 months ago

Clinical Nurse Educator

UChicago Medicine Chicago, IL

Join UChicago Medicine, as a Clinical Nurse Educator (RN) in our Family Birth and Labor & Delivery Center. As a Clinical Nurse Educator, you will design, develop, implement, and evaluate a variety of educational offerings in order to improve nursing care and clinical/organizational outcomes. In this role, the Clinical Nurse Educator is a nurse with previous educational experience whose focus is on staff development and nursing education. This nurse is an educator, consultant, role model, staff/patient advocate, change agent, leader and cost effective professional. The Clinical Nurse Educator elevates the standard of professional nursing practice at UCM by developing, coaching and mentoring staff to become expert clinicians and leaders. Essential Job Functions Utilizes standardized and develops customized assessment tools and testing methodologies to measure staff knowledge and skill in core nursing practices and within specialty areas. Collects data regarding employee learning needs, at least annually, through the methods of observation, interviewing, focus groups and instrumentation. Interprets accrediting and regulatory agencies’ guidelines as a basis for identifying education and training needs. Interprets the medical center’s strategic imperatives, policies, guidelines, and other internal demands in order to design education that supports these strategic goals and key objectives. Leads the development of tactics to achieve the organization’s strategic vision for education. Offers recommendations for the deployment of educational resources to enable the achievement of organizational goals. Interprets health care trends and incorporates current research into the design of learning needs assessments and the identification of learning needs. Collaborates with key staff to develop a comprehensive annual educational calendar. Designs core nursing competencies that cross the continuum of clinical expertise and practice, using essential criteria such as: clinical judgment, advocacy/moral agency, caring practices, facilitation of learning, collaboration, systems thinking, response to diversity, clinical inquiry, and contemporary standards of practice and care. Designs specialty based orientations for clinical staff. Designs inservices and continuing education programs for staff. Participates in the design of centralized and unit-based preceptor education and development initiatives. Prepares educational objectives, lesson plans, handouts, self-learning modules, instructional manuals, and tests for programs. Applies for nursing contact hour (CE) approval for appropriate coursework. Designs programs that use a variety of learning methods and technology. Skillfully employs the full spectrum of adult learning techniques. Conducts a variety of learning events, based on needs assessment findings, using a variety of teaching-learning strategies Serves as faculty in organization wide education events, as appropriate. Evaluates all learning activities using objective performance criteria and recommends corresponding changes in education plans. Utilizes appropriate tools and testing methodology for assessing changes in learners’ knowledge, skills, and clinical practice as well as for determining education project/program effectiveness. Develops knowledge and skill based measures to collect performance data and integrates measurement activities and findings into quality projects. Recommends and leads the implementation of educationally focused improvement efforts aimed at improving key clinical/operational processes and outcomes. Recommends various quality projects based on information revealed in planning, conducting, and evaluating staff education. Researches available funding sources and submits funding proposals in order to implement support and expand new or existing programs to meet the educational needs. Some responsibilities for Medical Assistant education including, but not limited to: MA orientation and on-boarding and support with MA competencies. Required Qualifications BSN required Current RN Illinois license Obstetric-Newborn RN experience Minimum requirement of three years of clinical practice in specialty area Knowledge and previous application of adult learning principles Demonstrated leadership skills evidenced by serving as a charge nurse, preceptor or episodic teacher Demonstrates complex decision-making skills and problem solving ability Preferred Qualifications Master of Science in Nursing or related education field preferred Certification in specialty area preferred Previous experience in a role as an educator preferred Previous experience working within multidisciplinary teams or nursing leadership committees preferred Position Details Job Type/FTE: Full-time Shift: Day, 8a.m-4:30pm Unit/Department: Family Birth Center CBA Code: Non-Union