ChristianaCare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Educator for a nursing job in Newark, Delaware. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Educator Discipline: RN Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Staff We are seeking to add a dedicated Nursing Professional Development Specialist to our team and enhance patient and family health education within our health system. This role is pivotal in supporting healthcare professionals by providing comprehensive education and resources to ensure high-quality patient care. SPECIAL FOCUS: A Patient & Family Health Education Nursing Professional Development Specialist (PFHE NPDS) plays an ever-increasing role within systems and communities. A PFHE NPDS guides and promotes evidence-based healthcare in a patient- and family-centric manner to improve quality outcomes and equity within healthcare organizations and communities. A PFHE NPDS also acts to reduce unnecessary healthcare services, avoidable expenses, and health disparities attributable to limited health literacy. Key Responsibilities: Develop and deliver educational programs for healthcare staff on patient education, health literacy, and best practices, including the teach-back method. Provide at-the-elbow support to caregivers, meeting them in their practice areas to assess needs and deliver tailored education. Advocate for and assist caregivers in utilizing vended content and creating or reviewing custom educational materials as needed. Ensure caregivers have the necessary resources for effective patient education. Utilize basic technology skills with Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and demonstrate a willingness to advance these skills. Stay current with new technologies and innovative methods to support healthcare professionals in patient education. Applicants for this position should be prepared to travel between all campuses and community sites. Contributes to education for staff and inter-professional teams, support for role transition and professional development, and evidence-based quality nursing practice, and supports ChristianaCare strategic goals. Required Education and Experience: BSN required, MS/MSN preferred or current enrollment in MS/MSN program with completion within three years. Specialty certification. Interprofessional experience to include direct involvement in performance improvement, regulatory compliance, and the development, delivery and evaluation of quality educational programming in a healthcare system. Preferred skills: Proficiency in an electronic health record, Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with a willingness to learn and advance these skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to think systematically and provide well-rounded support across various practice areas. Commitment to continuous learning and innovation in patient education and health literacy. Experience in nursing education or professional development. ChristianaCare Job ID #JR75618. Posted job title: Rn Educator (Npds) - Patient & Family Health Education About ChristianaCare Delivering health, not just healthcare, is our promise to our community. Which means you can be part of an organization that makes a difference in a big way by impacting the lives of other caregivers and people who live in the places we serve. From our clinical providers to our logistical support team, everyone here delivers care to our community through their roles. We are an organization that puts patients first. Our delivery of care and commitment to being excellent today—and even better tomorrow—make us who we are: caregivers who deliver more than healthcare. We invite you to join us in our quest for excellence. Benefits Holiday Pay Guaranteed Hours Continuing Education 403b retirement plan Pet insurance Cancelation protection Wellness and fitness programs Mileage reimbursement Employee assistance programs Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Benefits start day 1 License and certification reimbursement Life insurance Discount program