Education Specialist - RN - Pediatrics

Children's Hospital • Mobile, AL

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About The Position

As a member of a multi-faceted and highly integrated team of Education Specialists, partners within OU Medical System to ensure educational needs are identified, assessed, prioritized, resourced, and curriculum developed and delivered to achieve targeted results and optimum outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an approved school of nursing.
• Four (4) years' experience to include combination of relevant clinical/technical practice, responsibility for educational functions/processes and/or leadership accountabilities.
• Current licensure with Oklahoma State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS Certification on hire.
• Other certifications may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated creativity and innovation in assessing for/addressing adult learning needs in a hospital setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a highly integrated environment, with strong matrixed reporting potential.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication.
• Strong research, analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize full range of computer software and learning technology to achieve educational goals and outcomes.
• Evidence of personal plan for professional development and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational leadership and expertise within the specified clinical/technical discipline(s).
• Serve on one or more functional teams accountable for supporting core OUMS orientation and continuing education activities.
• Demonstrate and apply expertise pertaining to one or more of the following core processes: educational assessment, planning, curriculum development, educational design & delivery, documentation, measurement & performance improvement.
• Work collaboratively with leaders, clinical and other experts, and colleagues throughout the organization to orchestrate right content, methods and resources to achieve Another Level of Education.
• Assist with planning, prioritizing, developing, targeting, delivering and measuring effectiveness of educational offerings through a variety of educational media.
• Achieve staff retention and employee engagement through effective management of processes resulting in fulfillment of learning needs.
• Maintain clinical expertise in assigned area(s), continually monitoring for and incorporating changes in evidence-based practices, demonstrated best practice, and patient/client population data.
• Serve on one or more functional team supporting core educational programming and provide expertise to enhance specific elements of the educational process.

Benefits

• PTO
• 401(k)
• medical and dental plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree