Registered Nurse (RN) Educator - Full Time - ED
Listed compensation
$41-$56.38/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Smithfield, Virginia
Hiring Range
$41.00 - $56.38/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.
Overview
The RN Specialty Educator functions under the direction and guidance of the Nurse Manager.
The Educator serves as a consultant, change agent, and facilitator in assessing learning needs and in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational activities for the staff and patients of the assigned areas with a core focus on facility and associated departments.
The Educator plans and implements teaching strategies for all levels of facility personnel.
As a Clinical Expert, the Educator must demonstrate knowledge of the participant's readiness to learn and ensure the provision of competent services in the provision of a comprehensive range of services in accordance with standards of excellence, age-specific and cultural sensitivity established by Riverside Health System and facility goals and strategic plans.
Performs other duties as assigned. Must be available to educate staff on all shifts as needed. Must exhibit flexibility to cover unit as needed to care for patients.
What You Will Do
Assists with the development, maintenance and systemization of policies, procedures, care and services provided. Effectively coordinates and integrates services throughout RHS and the community. Maintains knowledge, affiliation/networks with professional/civic/service organizations that support professional development/relationships that align with the Mission, Vision and Values of RHS.
Participates in budget planning and monitoring for defined areas to include appropriate resource allocation determination.
Creates and maintains an environment that provides integrated leadership and management of the work environment that produces a service/care delivery team that is efficient, competent, and professional in order to produce outcomes and results that meet and/or exceed the strategic/facility/customer service goals of RHS.
Monitors clinical activities to identify both expected and unexpected risks and opportunities for learning. Strives to continuously improve service and patient care outcomes through the interpretation and maintenance of regulatory and accreditation standards in accordance with patient safety standards, Standards of Excellence and Riverside Code of Conduct.
Monitors clinical activities to identify both expected and unexpected risks and opportunities for learning. Strives to continuously improve service and patient care outcomes through the interpretation and maintenance of regulatory and accreditation standards in accordance with patient safety standards, Standards of Excellence and Riverside Code of Conduct.
Demonstrates the ability to address physician, staff, patient, and community issues/concerns and follow-through within 72 hours. Communicates with the team to ensure understanding. Demonstrates competency and skills in the proactive identification and follow-through of issues to include immediate resolution.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelors Degree, Nursing (Required) and
- Masters Degree, Nursing or Healthcare (Preferred)
Experience
- 1 year RN experience in acute care setting (Required)
- 1 year Experience with teaching in a clinical or formal setting (Preferred)
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse (RN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Licensed as Registered Nurse in state of Virginia or compact state Upon Hire(Required) and
CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required) and
ACLS Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required) and
PALS Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required) and
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics Upon Hire(Preferred) and
- Trauma Nursing Core Course Provider - Emergency Nurses Association Upon Hire(Preferred) and
- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association Upon Hire(Preferred)
- Specialty Certification (e. g., CMSRN, CCRN, etc.) Upon Hire (Preferred)
- To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at riversideonline.com.
Key Responsibilities
Assess learning needs and plan, deliver, and evaluate educational activities for staff and patients, including teaching staff across shifts. Support clinical quality and safety by coordinating care and resources, maintaining policies and regulatory standards, identifying risks and learning opportunities, and resolving concerns.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Nursing Education — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 44 active Nursing Education listings this role was benchmarked against, 27% are remote, 52% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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