Education Specialist RN
About The Position
The RN Education Specialist designs, organizes, implements, and evaluates evidence-based educational programs, orientations, and continuing education for nursing staff. The role facilitates nurses’ professional growth, clinical skill development, and competency. Programs support the organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategic goals, with an emphasis on quality, safety, and service in patient- and family-centered care. The specialist applies expertise in instructional design, clinical nursing, and the teaching and learning process to engage and develop nursing professionals and enhance nursing practice and patient outcomes. The role also supports management and clinical staff in developing and delivering educational programs, identifies learning needs, assesses staff skills, and promotes career advancement through mentorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Three years of clinical education experience, upon hire.
- Texas Registered Nurse license, upon hire.
- Basic Life Support (CPR), within 14 days.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within six months.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate expertise in the teaching and learning process and assist management and clinical staff in developing and providing educational programs.
- Use Prophecy Assessments to identify learning needs and assist nurse managers, clinical nurse specialists, clinical educators, quality coordinators, and preceptors in planning learning activities.
- Develop and conduct needs assessments with management, clinical nurse specialists, and nursing staff to determine developmental and educational needs.
- Assess staff members’ critical thinking, interpersonal relations, and technical skills to help determine orientation and staff development needs.
- Communicate with staff to facilitate development of their clinical, management, and/or research skills.
- Promote career advancement, including clinical ladder and differentiated practice, through mentorship.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
