RN Educator – Med/Surg R7

. Coordinate planning, development, and implementation of education for the unit, department, or site .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeUrbana • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $43 - $70 per hourWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate planning, development, and implementation of education for the unit, department, or site
Provide bedside education to clinical staff and ensure competency through skill validation and monitoring
Serve as an education resource for clinical practice issues and orientation resource for new employees
Oversee policy, procedure, and standard development and revision through evidence-based practice changes
Perform routine audits to ensure staff education needs are addressed
Develop, coordinate, and implement orientation, onboarding, clinical application, continuing education, and professional development activities
Collaborate with supervisors and managers on clinical practice and documentation trends
Facilitate practice and documentation changes
Maintain and monitor staff competency records and report non-compliance
Plan and coordinate educational presentations and activities
Participate in professional governance, quality, safety, and accreditation meetings
Recruit, prepare, and coordinate unit staff for preceptor positions
Serve as a resource for professional growth across clinical roles

What you’ll need

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Nursing work experience
Availability to support night and weekend educational needs
Work Monday–Friday schedule
Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based educational programs
Ability to perform staff competency validation, monitoring, audits, and needs assessments
Ability to use information technology to obtain evidence supporting best practices

Comp & perks