h3Job Description Summary /h3pThe Women's Services Clinical Nurse Educator plans, delivers, and evaluates education for staff in Labor and Delivery, obstetric triage, postpartum care, the well newborn nursery, and NICU. The educator strengthens clinical competence, supports safe onboarding and professional development, and translates evidence, quality findings, and organizational priorities into bedside practice. This role partners with department leaders, clinical experts, providers, and nursing professional development to promote safe, respectful, family-centered care. /ph3Entity /h3pMedical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) /ph3Worker Type /h3pEmployee /ph3Worker Sub-Type /h3pRegular /ph3Cost Center /h3pCC FLO - Newborn Nursey (FMC) /ph3Pay Rate Type /h3pHourly /ph3Pay Grade /h3pHealth-29 /ph3Scheduled Weekly Hours /h3p36 /ph3Job Description /h3h3Essential Responsibilities /h3h3Orientation and Competency Development /h3ulliDevelop individualized orientation plans for new hires, transfers, travelers, and staff entering new clinical roles; set milestones and maintain orientation and competency records. /liliSupport preceptors, conduct regular progress reviews, and partner with leadership to assess readiness for independent practice and identify additional learning needs. /liliMaintain role‑specific initial and annual competencies through direct observation, return demonstration, simulation, and other appropriate validation methods. /liliCoordinate maternal‑newborn cross‑training for couplet care and ensure competency is documented before independent assignments. /li /ulh3Clinical Education and Emergency Readiness /h3ulliCreate an annual education plan based on staff learning needs, patient acuity, quality data, safety events, practice changes, and departmental priorities. /liliProvide skills days, bedside coaching, case reviews, and interdisciplinary simulations focused on obstetric hemorrhage,



severe hypertension, maternal deterioration, fetal monitoring, neonatal resuscitation, and newborn stabilization. /liliCoordinate applicable AWHONN education, fetal monitoring courses, neonatal education, and resuscitation training; teach only when appropriately authorized and credentialed. /liliStrengthen obstetric emergency readiness across the ED, ICU, respiratory therapy, and other partner departments through coordinated education and drills. /liliProvide education and competency support for clinical equipment, fetal monitoring systems, documentation workflows, and new therapies in collaboration with approved subject matter experts. /li /ulh3Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement /h3ulliReview current evidence and professional guidance with clinical experts and support updates to policies, procedures, patient education, and competencies through established approval processes. /liliUse audits, safety events, debriefs, and patient feedback to identify learning needs and assess whether education improves practice. /liliSupport quality initiatives related to maternal‑newborn safety, escalation of care, documentation, handoffs, infection prevention, and discharge readiness. /liliLead education on Respectful Maternity Care, shared decision‑making, informed consent, equitable communication, interpreter use, and trauma‑informed care. /li /ulh3Collaboration and Professional Development /h3ulliServe as an accessible clinical education resource across shifts, provide constructive coaching,



and foster a learning environment that encourages questions and timely escalation. /liliPartner with leadership and clinical experts to support professional certification, continuing education, career development, and succession planning for preceptors and clinical champions. /liliMaintain education calendars, attendance, competency records, and remediation follow‑up; report progress and unresolved competency concerns to leadership. /liliCoordinate nursing continuing professional development through approved organizational processes while protecting staff and patient confidentiality. /li /ulh3Minimum Qualifications /h3ulliCurrent RN license or multistate privilege authorizing practice in South Carolina, verified through the organization's credentialing process. /liliFive years of recent nursing experience, including Labor and Delivery, with demonstrated experience as a preceptor, clinical coach, charge nurse, or educator. /liliCurrent BLS and NRP provider credentials, plus any additional credentials required for assigned duties. /liliDemonstrated ability to assess learning needs, teach adult learners, validate clinical skills, facilitate simulation, and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams. /li /ulh3Preferred Qualifications /h3ulliMaster's degree in nursing, nursing education, or a related field. /liliSpecialty certification in inpatient obstetric nursing, electronic fetal monitoring, maternal‑newborn nursing, neonatal nursing, or nursing professional development. /liliExperience with Level II NICU care, couplet care implementation, education program development, and quality improvement. /liliCurrent fetal monitoring education and relevant instructor credentials, such as NRP or AWHONN course instructor credentials, when appropriate to assigned /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Women’s Services Clinical Nurse Educator - FT (Firenze)
🏢 MUSC
📍 Firenze