Nursing Education Specialist

HealthPartners • Bloomington, MN

5d • $46 - $69 • Hybrid

About The Position

HealthPartners is seeking a Nursing Education Specialist, Ambulatory, to support the professional development and competency of nursing staff. The role coordinates orientation, delivers training, and facilitates ongoing education, ensuring programs are evidence-based. It also supports policy development, promotes external learning opportunities, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to align practices with current guidelines. The position helps maintain high standards of clinical expertise and foster a culture of continuous learning.

The schedule is hybrid, with on-site work three days per week, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program as a registered nurse.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• At least 3 years of experience in the area of clinical specialty.
• Experience in leadership roles, research utilization, staff development, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience as a preceptor or charge RN and conducting clinical education.
• Current Registered Nurse license in Minnesota or Wisconsin; upon hire, obtain and maintain RN licenses in both states.
• Current BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association guidelines.
• Skills in written and verbal communication, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and leadership.
• Knowledge of cultural diversity and age-related growth and development principles needed to provide appropriate service and assure patient safety.
• Knowledge and ability to perform the acute care nursing role as defined in the RN criteria-based job description.
• Knowledge of current nursing practices and techniques, including associated chemistry, math, pharmacology, anatomy, and physiology of all body systems.
• Ability to apply the nursing process to patient care.
• Knowledge of group dynamics and ability to work as part of a team and collaborate on cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of curriculum development, adult learning principles, and learner-centered training and education methodologies.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple simultaneous tasks, and prioritize appropriately.
• Ongoing training and skill in staff development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in nursing, health sciences, or education.
• Experience in teaching.
• Certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC) and/or a nursing specialty recognized by a national certification body; if not already certified, acquisition within 2 years is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate orientation for nursing staff.
• Deliver training and facilitate ongoing education using evidence-based programs.
• Support policy development and promote external learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to align practices with best guidelines.
• Identify educational needs and carry out appropriate education interventions.
• Support nursing staff professional development and competency.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of clinical expertise and a culture of continuous learning.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement program
• Time away from work
• Insurance options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Onsite clinic
• Comprehensive benefits supporting health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level