Public health educator Jobs in Tacoma, WA

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an NICU Educator RN, you will lead the development and delivery of nursing and clinical education programs across our organization, supporting both foundational and advanced practice. Your role is vital in promoting professional growth and ensuring high care standards.

Every day you will plan, conduct, and evaluate diverse educational initiatives, orientations, and trainings for clinical staff. You'll collaborate with leadership and regional teams to enhance patient care quality and cost-effectiveness through strategic educational support.

To be successful, you will demonstrate strong instructional design, delivery skills, and expertise in patient care and adult learning. Exceptional communication, collaboration, and critical thinking are essential to align educational strategies with organizational goals.

• Conducts needs analyses to identify immediate/future education needs and develops education/training programs designed to meet identified learning needs and comply with city, county, state, federal and The Joint Commission guidelines as applicable.

• Confers with service lines and department management to identify immediate and future development requirements.

• May create, write, update, and/or modify written and multimedia education modules, programs, curriculum, course outlines, and lesson plans that are consistent with overall course objectives and participant needs.

• Incorporates delivery of care and clinical techniques appropriately to address special population needs in educational offerings.

• Conducts and evaluates education/training programs/activities provided to ensure they are consistent with meet identified learning needs, including classroom training.

• Implements programs in accordance with city, county, state, federal, and The Joint Commission (TJC) requirements where applicable.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors degree in Nursing and three years of NICU RN nursing work experience in the designated specialty area that demonstrates the attainment of the requisite job knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Active Washington State Registered Nurse License

• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and

Preferred

• Masters degree in Nursing

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Pay Range

$48.32 - $83.29 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.