Clinical Nurse Educator - Emergency Department
WhiteCap Search
- East Orange, NJ
- Today
- $97,000–$110,000 Per Year
Highlights
Ideal opportunity for an experienced ED educator, Nurse Educator, Clinical Nurse Specialist, or nurse leader seeking broader system-level impact while remaining clinically connected. Highly visible leadership role with direct influence on nursing practice, staff development, retention, quality outcomes, and patient safety.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | East Orange, NJ |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $97,000–$110,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10 to 19 employees |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Website | http://www.whitecapsearch.com |
Description
WCS Healthcare Partners is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join our team in East Orange, NJ. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to lead and shape educational programs in the Emergency Department during a period of growth and transformation. The role involves collaboration with nursing leadership to enhance clinical practice, improve patient outcomes, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Reports to Director of Education
- Supports orientation, onboarding, competency validation, continuing education, leadership development, and quality initiatives
- Serves as educator, consultant, facilitator, researcher, leader, and change agent within the organization
- Partners with nursing leadership to improve clinical practice, patient outcomes, staff engagement, and regulatory compliance
- Will oversee educational needs across all shifts, including occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight coverage as needed
Requirements
- Active RN license in New Jersey (or compact license)
- BSN required
- MSN strongly preferred
- APRN, CNL, Clinical Nurse Specialist, or specialty certification preferred
- Specialty certification in nursing administration or clinical specialty preferred; required within 2 years of hire if not already obtained
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS required
- Trainer certification preferred/required based on department needs
- Minimum 3 years of nursing, clinical educator, or nursing instructor experience
- Master's degree may substitute for 2 years of required experience
- Emergency Department experience strongly preferred
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Strong presentation, communication, mentoring, and curriculum development skills
- Experience with competency assessments, orientation programs, performance improvement initiatives, regulatory readiness, and evidence-based practice
Key Responsibilities
- Lead orientation and onboarding programs for new nursing staff
- Develop and maintain department competency and education programs
- Coordinate continuing education, certifications, leadership development, and regulatory training
- Design and deliver evidence-based clinical education initiatives
- Partner with nursing leadership on quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
- Support accreditation, TJC, DOH, OSHA, and regulatory compliance activities
- Analyze educational and clinical performance data to identify gaps and opportunities
- Develop policies, procedures, protocols, and best-practice standards
- Mentor bedside nurses and emerging nurse leaders
- Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration and professional development
- Lead educational projects, committees, and change management initiatives
Benefits of the Role:
- Opportunity to build and shape Emergency Department education programs during an exciting period of growth and operational transformation.
- Highly visible leadership role with direct influence on nursing practice, staff development, retention, quality outcomes, and patient safety.
- Strong partnership with executive nursing leadership and the ability to implement meaningful organizational change.
- Ideal opportunity for an experienced ED educator, Nurse Educator, Clinical Nurse Specialist, or nurse leader seeking broader system-level impact while remaining clinically connected.
Location: East Orange, NJ
Full-time, Days (typically Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm)
Salary: $97,000-$110,000
Pandologic. Keywords: Clinical Educator, Location: East Orange, NJ - 07019About Company
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