Education Specialist

ThedaCare • Neenah, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Summary : The Education Specialist contributes to the professional development and growth of team members in the practice environment. Operationalizes services by ensuring objectives and goals align with the division and ThedaCare’s strategic goals. Assesses for potential practice gaps, identifies learning needs, and creates evidence-based programs to facilitate outcomes that meet the high quality of care provided by ThedaCare. Supports learning in an interprofessional environment and promotes the culture of innovation and a commitment to academic growth and professional development. Facilitates the interprofessional approach to treatment, research, education, and advocacy.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in healthcare
• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, education, quality, leadership, or nursing required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance
• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties
• Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock
• Occasional high noise level in work environment
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents
• Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients
• Use of computers throughout the work day
• Frequent use of keyboard with repetitive motion of hands, wrists, and fingers
• Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.

Responsibilities

• Develops data-driven educational programs and learning opportunities to close knowledge and practice gaps, and utilizes evaluation methods to measure and report outcomes.
• Implements evidence-based education that guides the growth, professional practice, and competency of the healthcare team members. Partners for academic growth and transition to practice. Mentors and supports the culture of curiosity, innovation, and lifelong learning.
• Acts strategically, understands and can manage change, and assists team members through transitions. Advocates for stakeholders to meet strategic goals, and assists team members in understanding how their day-to-day jobs contribute to ThedaCare strategy. Leads by example to support operations and hardwire accountability.
• Serves as an expert resource for designated clinical specialty and provides mentoring and opportunities for growth for team members to meet their professional goals. Demonstrates emotional intelligence and confidence, and maintains composure during conflict. Acts with integrity and sets a positive example at all times. Provides feedback to peers in a constructive manner and keeps information confidential.
• Develops and maintains lateral, cross-boundary relationships. Builds effective teams that achieve results by maintaining positive relationships with leaders, physicians, team members, and other interprofessional colleagues, and collaborates to problem solve and improve patient care.
• Demonstrates, anticipates, and proactively manages risks to prevent crises. Develops and maintains relevant clinical and professional competencies to serve as a subject matter expert, as needed.

Benefits

• Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness
• Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
• Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees