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Posted: 14-Jun-25
Location: Lewes, Delaware
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Internal Number: 9898
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)
- Required:
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree in Nursing or Education preferred.
Entry
USD $79,040.00/Yr.
Max
USD $130,416.00/Yr.