Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.
In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers:
Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions
Tuition Assistance up to $5,000
Paid Time Off
Long Term Sick accrual
Employer Contribution Plan
Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
College Bound 529 Savings Plan
Life Insurance
Beebe Pers via WorkAdvantage
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance
Overview
Beebe Healthcare is seeking a dynamic and experienced Nurse Educator to lead the educational and professional development initiatives within our Emergency Department. This pivotal role operates independently under the direction of the Clinical Professional Development Nurse Manager and Director, as you assess the clinical learning needs of staff and develop evidence?based education plans. You will coordinate and deliver both didactic and clinical orientation and continuing education for nursing staff in the PCU and ICU, support and mentor preceptors, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to promote quality patient outcomes. With advanced clinical expertise and strong communication skills, you'll ensure that our team remains at the forefront of emergency nursing practice through targeted, impactful education.
Responsibilities
Design & Deliver Comprehensive Orientation
Provide both theoretical and hands?on clinical orientation to new Intensive Care (ICU) and Progressive Care (PCU) staff to ensure seamless integration into the team.
Preceptor Program Development & Mentorship
Implement and evaluate a robust preceptor development program.
Mentor and support preceptors in fulfilling orientation goals.
Collaborate with the Nurse Manager to select, evaluate, and coach new preceptors.
Ongoing Professional Education
Develop, coordinate, and conduct continuing education—including ACLS, PALS, CCRN, and other certification programs—to ensure high competency levels among staff.
Custom Unit-Based Education Planning
Create and execute targeted education plans tailored to the specific learning needs of assigned clinical areas.
Evidence-Based Practice & Quality Improvement
Ensure nursing practice aligns with the latest evidence-based standards.
Promote discussion and application of best-practice information at multidisciplinary meetings.
Partner with ICU/PCU leadership to identify educational priorities and implement strategies that improve patient care quality and safety.
Collaborative Leadership & Shared Governance
Actively support shared governance principles in daily routines and institutional forums.
Participate in department- and division-level performance improvement plans.
Work alongside Nurse Managers/Directors to identify and resolve continuity-of-care issues.
Multidisciplinary & Community Engagement
Serve as a resource and liaison for other departments and external stakeholders.
Collaborate on house wide programs for preceptor mentorship.
Support unit-based and system-wide RN Residency and support-staff training initiatives.
Performance Feedback & Professional Growth
Demonstrate clinical expertise and provide constructive, respectful, and timely feedback—both verbal and written—regarding clinical and administrative performance.
Safe, Therapeutic Environment
Maintain and model a safe, therapeutic care environment for patients, staff, and self. Communicate responsively, respectfully, and assertively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Educational Leadership Across Care Continuum
Serve as the ICU and PCU’s educational leader—design, coordinate, and participate in education programs across the continuum to address specialty staff needs and support professional development.
Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in emergency nursing, with at least 1 year in a leadership or educational role.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree in Nursing or Education preferred.
Skills: Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; proficiency in electronic health records and educational technologies.
Competencies Skills
Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal
Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors
Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records
Credentials
Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Delaware.
Certifications:
Required:
Basic Life Support (BLS)
NIH Stroke Scale
Preferred:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree in Nursing or Education preferred.
Beebe Healthcare serves the Sussex County community with a medical center located in beautiful, historic Lewes, Delaware, and convenient outpatient locations throughout the county. Founded in 1916 by two physician brothers, Drs. James Beebe and Richard C. Beebe, the medical center in Lewes is a 210-licensed-bed, not-for-profit seaside community hospital. Beebe's specialized service lines include cardiac and vascular, surgical services, oncology, women's health, and orthopaedic services. Beebe offers an array of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and diagnostic services.
Beebe's five satellite campuses offer imaging, physical rehabilitation, and lab services, as well as walk-in care centers. In addition, Beebe offers Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine and Diabetes Management & Medical Nutrition Therapy.
With a mission to serve the community, Beebe also offers many free screenings and outreach programs through its Population Health Department; and advanced medical care for those who are recuperating at home through Beebe Home Care Services.
Beebe is also training the next generation of nurses through the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, located behind the Medical Cente...r in Lewes.
Beebe's Medical Staff has grown tremendously since the early 1990s. Employed physicians through Beebe Medical Group and our affiliated physicians on Beebe's Medical Staff now serve patients from Milford to Millville in specialties including cardiac surgery, dermatology, endocrinology, family practice, gastroenterology, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatric neurology, and surgical oncology.
Beebe is proud to offer quality care, close to home for the residents and visitors of Sussex County.