Clinical Unit Educator (Nursing) designs, implements, and evaluates unit-based clinical education programs. This role integrates clinical expertise with adult learning principles to support competency development, patient safety, and performance improvement. The Clinical Unit Educator provides direct patient care, supports unit operations, and partners with leadership to align education strategies with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based practice

What you will do

• Design, develop, and implement unit-based education programs, including orientation, competency validation, and ongoing staff development
• Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs through outcomes measurement, competency assessment, and performance improvement data
• Provide direct patient care while serving as a clinical resource to support high-acuity nursing practice
• Collaborate with unit leadership to identify learning needs, competency gaps, and performance improvement opportunities
• Lead and coordinate orientation programs, including preceptor selection, development, and evaluation of orientee progress
• Support implementation of new policies, procedures, equipment, and organizational initiatives through targeted education
• Facilitate bedside coaching, re-education, and competency validation to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery
• Serve as liaison between academic partners, students, and clinical staff to support clinical education experiences
• Participate in regulatory readiness, accreditation activities, and compliance with mandatory education requirements
• Contribute to unit-based and organizational performance improvement initiatives, including quality, safety, and patient outcomes