Nursing Education Specialist

Mosaic Life Care • St. Joseph, MO

4d • $69,888 - $111,821

About The Position

This position collaborates with leadership and caregivers across the system to assess, plan, develop, implement, facilitate, evaluate and revise educational programming for all nursing personnel and non-nursing personnel as indicated or requested.

The Nursing Education Specialist implements a comprehensive education program for his/her assigned areas (system, entity, department, clinic, etc.). Educational programs typically include, but are not limited to orientation, continuing education and in-services. Other services may include, but are not limited to process, performance and service-delivery consultation and contributions to the organization through ad-hoc or permanently established councils, committees and workgroups.
This Position works under the supervision of the DIRECTOR-Discover U Learning and Development Center and is employed by Mosaic Health System.

Requirements

• Master's Degree required. MSN or master's degree in healthcare related field or completion of such program within 48 months from date of hire.
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure and BCLS required
• Four years of Clinical nursing experience Required.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of Experience in development and implementation of educational programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate new caregiver orientation, transition to practice orientation for clinical caregivers and develop individualized orientation and development plans to meet learning needs. Verified by caregiver, preceptor and leadership as needed.
• Assess learning needs for system, entity and/or assigned areas, develop annual competencies\education plans validated by leadership. Create individualized development plans to meet caregiver learning needs verified by caregiver and leadership as needed.
• Researches, assesses, recommends and implements changes in the development and delivery of education (knowledge and skills) for all nursing personnel and non-nursing, clinical personnel (based on needs assessment and monitors effectiveness of program(s). Develops training that is reflective of evidence-based practice and uses the appropriate methods of teaching to accommodate learning styles and the learning environment.
• Creates Instructor Led, Blended Training and associated Sessions, Electronic Competency Validation Tools, Electronic Orientation Pathways and Curriculum in the Learning Management System to support electronic record of ongoing orientation, training, certification, competency, etc. Reviews and updates according to assessed needs/data.
• Supports the implementation of management decisions that affect clinical practice. Plans educational programming for new or changing programs of care, supplies, equipment, workflows, etc. Assists in development of clinical policies and procedures as requested.
• Identifies opportunities, participates in Committees/PI teams/ RCAs/Regulatory Visits and implements improvements accordingly.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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