Clinical Educator - NICU

Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers

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New Lenox, Illinois Until 9/11/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 13, 2026 Last posted July 13, 2026
Job description

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We’re known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It’s the way you want to be treated.

Summary: The NICU Nurse Educator is a registered professional nurse who demonstrates expertise in a specific area of clinical nursing. The Educator position is based on the needs of the patient, healthcare system and expertise of the educator. Facilitates quality activities based on identified needs to enhance excellence in clinical practice. Prioritizes these activities in accordance with patient, staff and organizational goals and objectives. Maintains standards of professional nursing. The scope of practice encompasses the use of the nursing process in major areas: practice, education, consultation and administration.


Requirements: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Master’s required. 3 – 5 years of experience in a specific area of expertise: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Exhibits personal characteristics that enhance the effectiveness of the role, including effective interpersonal communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving. BLS through AHA required. PALS and NRP preferred.

Work Shift Details:

Days - First Shift, 0.8 FTE
Flexibility with shifts to meet the needs of the department.

Department:

NURSING ADMINISTRATION

Benefits for You

At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members.   

Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes:

·       Medical, Dental and Vision plans

·       Life Insurance

·       Flexible Spending Account

·       Other voluntary benefit plans

·       PTO and Sick time

·       401(k) plan with a match

·       Wellness program

·       Tuition Reimbursement

Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match.  However, registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits.

The expected pay for this position is listed below:

$38.08 - $47.60

The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.

About this role

Summary

Facilitate NICU clinical practice, education, and quality activities, ensuring excellence in nursing care.

Job title

Clinical Educator - NICU

Experience level

3-5 years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Based in New Lenox, Illinois, remote work not specified.

Salary

$0k–$0k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

registered nursemaster’s degreeBLS

Preferred skills

PALSNRP

Specializations

neonataleducationnursing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New Lenox, IL, USA

Work arrangement unknown City