Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position Purpose

The Nurse Educator is responsible for coordinating staff education and direct patient care with the responsibility to maintain and enhance the quality of clinical practice in the patient care areas.

As a Clinical Nurse Educator, you will:

• Uses the principles of adult education.

• Initiates formal and informal classes according to identified needs.

• Is available and visible on the nursing units to provide on the spot learning experience.

• Assists with orientation of new personnel.

• Collaborates with appropriate resources (e.g.: Nurse Managers, Directors, Staff) to plan educational experiences.

• Develops educational goals and objectives for teaching activities.

• Employs content in an organized, concise manner.

• Obtains, develops and uses audio-visual aids effectively.

• Modifies and/or updates teaching methodology and content as appropriate.

• Responds to patient consults and provides materials/education/support for nursing, personnel as well as patients.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current license in PA as a Registered Nurse required.

• Master's Degree required or must be enrolled in a Master's program.

• At least 5+ direct patient care experience, preferably in an acute care setting.

• At least 1-2 years' experience as a Nurse Educator highly preferred, may consider those working as a Preceptor or Faculty member.

• BLS Instructor certification preferred.

• Experience in classroom teaching desirable.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.  

• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules. 

• Free parking.

• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.   

• Referral Rewards Program.

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is a 178-bed teaching hospital located in Darby, Pa., which offers advanced acute care services in Delaware County and Southwest Philadelphia.  Consistently recognized for clinical excellence, Mercy Fitzgerald is proud of our many quality achievements such as: Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care, Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, Achievement Awards from the American Heart/Stroke Associations and Certified Primary Stroke Center. 

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.