Nurse Education MedSurg

Requisition ID
2025-414046
Department
Education Administrative Office
Hours / Pay Period
80
Shift
Day
Standard Hours
Monday-Friday 0800-1700
Location
AZ-PHOENIX
Posted Pay Range
$42.69 - $61.91 /hour

Overview


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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services.  Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

 

We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.

 

U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery.  In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.

St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.

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For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.

Responsibilities

Job Summary:

 

The Nurse Educator for the Medical-Surgical Unit is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs that promote clinical excellence and professional development among nursing staff. The Nurse Educator works collaboratively with leadership and bedside nurses to ensure that evidence-based practices are integrated into patient care, and that new and existing staff are properly oriented, trained, and supported in the delivery of high-quality care.

  • Develop and deliver orientation and onboarding programs for new hires in the medical-surgical unit.

  • Conduct ongoing competency assessments and continuing education for clinical staff.

  • Collaborate with unit leaders to identify learning needs and implement educational strategies.

  • Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing staff in the Med-Surg unit.

  • Evaluate outcomes of educational interventions and revise programs accordingly.
  • Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines.

  • Participate in hospital-wide education committees and strategic planning initiatives.

 

Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!

 

Qualifications

Requirements:

 

Education/ Experience:

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required

  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or related field preferred

  • Minimum 3–5 years of recent experience in a medical-surgical setting

  • Prior teaching, precepting, or education-related experience strongly preferred

Licensure:

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in AZ or Compact

  • American Heart Association BLS

Skills:

  • Strong clinical expertise in adult med-surg nursing

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

  • Proficiency with learning management systems and Microsoft Office

  • Ability to design and evaluate education programs and learning outcomes

 

 

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