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Nursing Unit Educator (Orthopedics)

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Compensation
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Location
Hendersonville, NC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NC RN License

Job overview

The Nursing Unit Educator provides direct patient care while fostering a learning environment for nursing staff. The role includes developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs to strengthen the unit team’s skills and knowledge. The educator also serves as a clinical resource, collaborates with clinical leaders and multidisciplinary teams, and supports staff development through coaching and feedback.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient CareEducational Program DevelopmentStaff EducationCompetency AssessmentClinical LeadershipCollaborationMentorship

Qualifications

BSN or Equivalent Experience and Approved EducationMSN or EducationNC RN License3+ Years Clinical Nursing ExperienceNursing Education ExperienceBLS, ACLS, PALS or Relevant CertificationSpecialty National Nursing Certification

Full job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary:

The Nursing Unit Educator is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care while simultaneously fostering a positive learning environment for nursing staff. This dual role involves direct patient care as well as the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of the unit team.

Responsibilities:

  • Direct Patient Care: Provide comprehensive and compassionate care to patients, following best practice guidelines and protocols. Direct patient care responsibilities should encompass an average of 24 hours per week/48 hours per pay period.

  • Educational Duties: Develop and deliver educational initiatives, including orientation, continuing education, and competency assessments for nursing staff.

  • Clinical Leadership: Serve as a clinical expert and resource for staff, ensuring high standards of nursing practice.

  • Collaboration: Work closely with clinical leaders and multidisciplinary teams to identify and address learning needs and improve patient outcomes.

  • Mentorship: Guide and support nursing staff in their professional development through coaching and feedback.

Other information:

  • Education : Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) or equivalent experience and approved education required; Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or education preferred.

  • Licensure : Current RN license in NC.

  • E xperience : Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience required; previous experience in nursing education preferred.

  • Certifications : Relevant certifications (e.g., BLS, ACLS, PALS) and specialty national nursing certification for area as identified preferred.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Orthopedics

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

How this job compares

Set against the 16,156 open Nursing jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • North Carolina median$76–106K/yr40 salary ranges
  • North Carolina median$33–40/hr314 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 592 open Nursing jobs in North Carolina and 16,156 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Nursing postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (6,919 postings).
Education
2,136 of the 16,156 open Nursing jobs (13%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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