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Job description
Beacon Health System is hiring a Full-Time Evening/Night Shift Nurse Educator position for our Professional Development and Education Services Department at Beacon Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN.
Be a Beacon. Make a Difference.
At Beacon Health System, you're not just part of a team, you're part of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve.
We offer a wide variety of benefits for our employees, including:
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna
Life Insurance
403(b) Matching Retirement Fund
Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
Shift Differentials
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
Clinical Ladder Program
Local and National Discounts
Beacon Academy Educational Courses
Gym Membership Discount
About Memorial Hospital
Located in the heart of South Bend, Memorial Hospital is deeply rooted in the community it serves. From advanced surgical services to award-winning heart and cancer care, we provide comprehensive treatment with a personal touch. As part of Beacon Health System, we're dedicated to improving health and inspiring hope throughout the region.
About the New Tower
The 10-story patient bed Memorial Hospital Tower is the latest chapter in Beacon Health System's commitment to care, compassion and community. Built with input from frontline staff, the Tower is a state-of-the-art, specialty-focused expansion that enhances how care is delivered and how teams work together. From larger rooms and leading-edge technology to a culture of collaboration and growth, this space was designed by Beacon for Beacon.
What You'll Do
As a Nurse Educator, you'll report to the Director/Manager and lead the assessment, planning, coordination, and evaluation of competency-based orientation, continuing education, and in-service programs for nursing staff. You'll identify educational and practice gaps, develop evidence-based learning strategies, and deliver engaging education to support quality, safety, and professional development. You'll serve as an educational resource for associates, leaders, physicians, committees, and other partners while monitoring learner progress and recommending improvements to nursing practice and standards. You'll also contribute to policies, procedures, quality initiatives, and special projects that advance patient care and organizational goals.
Nurse Educator Job Responsibilities Assess educational needs and identify practice gaps to develop and enhance staff education programs.
Plan, develop, coordinate, and evaluate orientation, continuing education, and competency-based training programs.
Create and maintain lesson plans, presentations, instructional materials, assessments, and courses in alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational needs.
Facilitate group and individual education for associates with varying levels of experience and educational backgrounds.
Monitor orientee progress and competency, provide constructive feedback and coaching, and communicate recommendations to department leadership.
Serve as an educational resource to nursing staff, departments, committees, physicians, and other internal and external partners.
Apply evidence-based practice, research, and professional nursing development standards to educational programs and initiatives.
Evaluate educational outcomes and recommend improvements to nursing practice, quality, safety, and patient care.
Assist with the development and revision of policies, procedures, competencies, and other educational resources.
Maintain program documentation, including schedules, attendance records, evaluations, reports, and other administrative materials.
What You Bring
As a Nurse Educator, you'll bring a strong foundation in professional nursing practice along with a passion for teaching, mentoring, and developing others. You'll bring the ability to assess learning needs, analyze practice gaps, and translate evidence-based nursing knowledge into effective education for diverse learners. You'll demonstrate strong leadership, communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills while building positive relationships with associates, leaders, physicians, and other stakeholders. You'll also bring a commitment to professional development, quality improvement, patient safety, and Beacon Health System's values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, and Compassion.
Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree required
Current Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license required
Two years of previous nursing experience required
CPR Instructor certification required; may be obtained after hire
Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or an advanced practice nursing degree preferred
Worksite address
south bend, IN, 46626, US
Who can apply
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