How to hire an in service educator

How to hire an in service educator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step in service educator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an in service educator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new in service educator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the in service educator you need to hire. Certain in service educator roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   An in service educator's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, in service educators from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of in service educators.

   Type of In Service Educator	Description	Hourly rate
   In Service Educator	Postsecondary teachers instruct students in a wide variety of academic and career and technical subjects beyond the high school level. They also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.	$11-34
   Health Coach	A Health Coach is a professional health educator who provides lifestyle and behavior guidance. They work with clients to help them feel their best through food and lifestyle changes.	$12-26
   Health Promoter	A health promoter has a myriad of responsibilities. They may be expected to promote medical services, information on topics like maternal health and hygiene, or information on malnutrition, malaria, HIV/AIDS, or other common but worrisome diseases... Show more	$12-26

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • BLS
   • Educational Programs
   • Critical Care
   • Professional Development
   • Acls
   • In-Service
   • Patient Safety
   • Educational Materials
   • ST
   • Staff Education
   • CPR
   • Infection Control
   • Surgery
   • Program Development

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Develop and manage customer training materials and deliver in-service and technical training programs for new and existing customers.
   • Instruct clinical portion of the CNA training classes, CPR and a instruction and orientation of new employees.
   • Assess, determine and document WIC medical/nutritional eligibility for applicant/participants base upon current standards and/or according to policy.
   • Gain experience with medical equipment-Treating acute cardiopulmonary patients
   • Gain experience with medical equipment-Treating acute cardiopulmonary patients

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your in service educator job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An in service educator can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, in service educators' average salary in wyoming is 50% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level in service educators 67% less than senior-level in service educators.
   • Certifications. An in service educator with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an in service educator's salary.

   Average in service educator salary

   $41,908yearly

   $20.15 hourly rate

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   Entry-level in service educator salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

4. Writing an in service educator job description

   An in service educator job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an in service educator job description:

   In service educator job description example

   The Surgical and Procedural Services Educator assumes the continuous responsibility for clinical leadership in regard to staff education, assessment of competency, participation in clinical management of patients to demonstrate practice, assist with new technology, develop procedures and policy and assume a partnering role with nursing management in performance improvement initiatives. The Educator is responsible for participating in the unit's quality program, determining the effectiveness of patient care strategies, and connecting those results back to the staff by initiating education and/or necessary changes in practice to both achieve and maintain excellent patient care and clinical outcomes.
   Essential Duties and responsibilities
   
   · Demonstrates clinical expertise across specialty areas.
   
   · Demonstrates sound judgment and critical thinking skills including advanced leadership skills during emergency or crisis situations.
   
   · Serves as educator of clinical practice, and supporter of staff professional development and personal growth.
   
   · Participates in delegations of patient care assignments reflecting the learning needs of the staff and staff competency to meet patient needs.
   
   · Participates and makes recommendations in the selection of new hires and transfers based upon qualifications and abilities necessary to meet patient needs.
   
   · Collects and assesses monthly quality data to evaluate, discuss and recommend Performance Improvement initiatives in conjunction with the Nurse Director and care team.
   
   · Serves as a resource to all staff and management in planning and providing educational programs.
   
   · Assists in the growth of staff in developing them as preceptors and mentors.
   
   · Plans, presents and evaluates orientation, in-service and continuing education programs.
   
   · Acts as liaison with Staff Education Department assisting with the development, recommendation and implementation of policies, procedures, and new initiatives/roll-outs.
   
   · Assists and collaborates with Director regarding staff performance by making competency determinations and giving recommendations/input for yearly staff evaluations.
   
   · Works collaboratively with care team members to maintain unit efficiency and patient care excellence.
   
   · Work practice reflects philosophy, purpose and policies of Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth
   
   · Models the Hospital's Core Values.
   
   · Collaborates with Surgical Services Leadership Group to develop and implement a strategic educational plan based on learning needs assessment
   
   · Collaborates with Surgical Services Leadership Group to assist with onboarding of new physicians
   
   Experience/Knowledge/Skills Required
   
   · 5 years experience in clinical specialty area
   
   · Minimum 2 years charge experience
   
   · Demonstrates sound judgment and critical thinking skills including advanced leadership skills during emergency or crisis situations
   
   · Served as successful preceptor and mentor
   
   · Willingness to work flexible hours to meet education needs of the surgical and procedural services departments
   
   · Bachelor of Science in Nursing
   
   · Masters Degree Preparation
   
   · AORN Perioperative 101 Course Instructor - preferred
   
   · Excellent computer skills (Email, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)
   
   · Excellent customer service skills
   
   Education required
   
   · Current Mass RN License
   
   · Bachelor of Science in Nursing
   
   · Masters Degree Preparation
   
   · Certification in Specialty Area of the nursing unit or other related experience preferred
   
   · BLS and ACLS
   
   · Proficiency in Unit Based Competencies

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5. Post your job

   To find the right in service educator for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with in service educators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit in service educators who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your in service educator job on Zippia to find and recruit in service educator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting in service educators requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new in service educator

   Once you have selected a candidate for the in service educator position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new in service educator first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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