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Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited School of Nursing Program.

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NI-Educator, Nurse (BSN)

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JOB INFORMATION
Effective Date:	6/26/2026
Entity:	Illinois
Job Code:	NI-2168AC
Job Title:	NI-Educator, Nurse (BSN)
FLSA Exemption Status:	Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
Coordinates the clinical education of staff nurses including, orientation and continuing education programs related to the service specialty. Participants in quality improvement activities in support of departmental and divisional nursing philosophy and objective as well as health system initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

•	In collaboration with Nurse Manager, assesses the educational needs of nursing staff for the defined patient population within the Shared Governance model. Develops and implements clinical orientation and evaluation program for new department staff members. Mentors nursing students.
•	Functions as a consultant and clinical resource in specialty Nursing area for colleagues and consumers of healthcare services and incorporates research findings into clinical practice. In collaboration with Nurse Manager identifies and resolves clinical problems.
•	Utilizes the nursing process to provide direct and indirect care for patients in assigned area and their family members, maintaining confidentiality of position acquired information. Communicates select patient’s progress to physician and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
•	Assists with the evaluation and planning for patient discharge needs for assigned patient population.
•	Assesses learning needs of patients and their families and provides necessary support and educational programs.
•	Participates in a variety of community health education programs as needed.
•	Performs all aspects of care in an environment that optimizes patient and environmental safety and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and compliance efforts.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned. ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

Age Specific Competency (Clinical jobs only)
X	Clinical	Will provide all patients age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening and interpretation of clinical and laboratory data. Develops and implements age appropriate interventional plans of care including education within the parameters of their position responsibilities and licensure

JOB REQUIREMENTS

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•	Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.
•	Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal with all levels within the organization and community under varied conditions.
•	Demonstrated teaching and leadership skills.
•	Strong analytical, verbal and written communication, organizational and critical decision-making skills required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demand	Continuous Over 70%	Frequent 40% - 69%	Occasional 15% - 39%	Rarely Up to 15%
Standing		X
Walking		X
Climbing			X
Bending			X
Crouching			X
Pushing / Pulling			X
Carry			X
Fine Hand / Eye Coordination			X
Color Discrimination			X
Hearing Ability		X
Lifting / Lowering 1 -15 lbs.			X
15 - 30 lbs.			X
30 - 50 lbs.			X


Over 50 lbs.	UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected working environments.
Physical Demands	Continuous Over 70%	Frequent 40% - 69%	Occasional 15% - 39%	Rarely Up to 15%
Concentration on Detail		X
Attention Span of 1 + Hours on a Task		X
Ability to Remember Multiple Tasks		X
Oral Communication		X
Written Communication		X

Physical Demands
Physical Demands	Continuous Over 70%	Frequent 40% - 69%	Occasional 15% - 39%	Rarely Up to 15%
Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids		X
Exposure to Toxins, Cytotoxins, Poisons		X
Exposure to Extreme Heat, Cold, Temp Fluctuations				X
Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals		X
Exposure to Radiation		X

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.
THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.