Nurse Educator Cardiac & Surgical Procedure Areas

Baptist Health Shelby HospitalJoin our Growing Team at Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, AL!At Baptist Health Shelby Hospital, we’re proud to be a leading 252 bed acute care facility dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare with a community-focused touch. Located in the heart of Alabaster- one of Alabama’s fastest growing and most desirable places to live- we serve over 30,000 emergency visitors annually and offer a wide range of advanced clinical services, including cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, urology, robotics surgery, and more.Our State-of-the-art facilities feature cutting-edge technology such as 3 Tesla MRI, robotic surgical systems, and 256-slice CT scanner- empowering top tier care. Recognized for excellence with accolades like ACC Cath Lab Accreditation, Transcatheter Valve certification, and Primary Stoke Center Designation, we’re committed to growth, innovation, and community well-being.Whether you’re an experienced specialist or just beginning your healthcare journey, Baptist Health Shelby offers a dynamic environment where your skills make a real difference. Join us in a welcoming, fast-paced setting with easy commutes, ample free parking, and a team that feels like family. Be part of a hospital that’s shaping the future of healthcare in Alabama- Where your career can thrive and your community can flourish!Position SummaryFunctions as a learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for inquiry, advocate, and partner for practice transitions. Coordinates the planning, development, design, implementation, and evaluation of outcomes of staff education. Enhances professional practice, supports career growth, and promotes lifelong learning. Verifies team members are clinically competent to function independently in their roles. Supports the mission, vision, values, strategies, and goals of Baptist Health. #nurseeducator nurse educator cath labBaptist Health Brookwood Hospital offers great NEW competitive pay and benefits!Medical, Dental, Vision403(b) Retirement Savings PlanHealth Savings Account (HSA)Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Paid Time OffLife InsuranceExtended Leave Plan (ELP)Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)Paid Parental LeavePet InsuranceCar InsuranceEducational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debtFree parkingALL benefits start on day one! operating roomConducts ongoing needs assessments and formulates educational plans based on the data collected.Develops and coordinates the orientation process for assigned areas. Consistently meets with orientees, preceptors and members of the leadership team, and utilizes an Education Action Plan, as necessary.Actively participates in quality and safety initiatives.Implements educational programs to enhance the competence and skills of nursing staff, utilizing innovative teaching methodologies and technologies to engage learners effectively.Develops evidence-based and culturally competent educational curricula in accordance with the Association of Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) standards, addressing the learning needs of team members across various levels of expertise and specialties.Uses the ANPD Practice Model to create and evaluate department specific education.Conducts ongoing assessment and verification of team member proficiency by observing practice at the point of care.Collaborates with department leadership to review orientee progress and provide feedback on skills.Evaluates competency verification methods; analyzes data and reports findings to key stakeholders.Collaborates on initiatives that influence department specific and/or organizational outcomes with site education manager or education designee approval.Collaborates with Clinical Learning to enhance clinical skills and professional development of team members.Promotes and encourages team member participation in professional (i.e., AORN, AWHONN, etc.), departmental, and organizational initiatives.Provides education to maintain ongoing knowledge and compliance of organizational, regulatory policies and procedures.Utilizes evidence-based, quality clinical practice consistent with research, organizational and national practice standards.Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing learning by seeking out and integrating new knowledge and skills from diverse fields.Navigates and adapts to the dynamic nature of interdisciplinary projects, adjusting strategies and approaches as needed.Collaborates with healthcare professionals and educators from various disciplines to promote interdisciplinary learning and enhance the integration of knowledge within the broader healthcare context.Embraces change and uncertainty with a proactive and flexible mindset.Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.Collaborates with Clinical Learning to assist with corporate-led courses as requested.Serves as a preceptor for the Learning Specialists.Maintains visibility in the department, supporting day, night, and weekend shift team members.Functions as a resource for the comprehensive health records (CHR) system.Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of educational programs, assessments, and evaluations, ensuring compliance with ANPD documentation standards, as well as other regulatory and accreditation requirements.Generate reports to demonstrate the impact of educational interventions on practice and support continuous improvement efforts.Collaborates with student services to assist with student placement.Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health and Baptist Health policies and procedures.Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.Undertakes additional responsibilities as directed by educational leadership.EducationGraduate from an approved school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.Licensure/CertificationCurrent licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Alabama required.National specialty certification in area of practice must be obtained within two (2) years of hire, except in cases where there is no certification available.Basic life support, advanced life support, pediatric advanced life support, neonatal resuscitation program certification as required by department or unit.ExperienceThree (3) years of related clinical experience required.

Created: 2025-10-04