Nursing Education Specialist

HealthPartners•Bloomington, MN

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

HealthPartners is hiring a Nursing Education Specialist, Ambulatory, to support the professional development and competency of nursing staff. The role coordinates orientation, delivers training, and facilitates ongoing, evidence-based education. It also supports policy development, promotes external learning opportunities, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to align practices with the best 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 in conducting clinical education.
Current Registered Nurse license in Minnesota or Wisconsin; upon hire, obtain and maintain licenses in both states.
Current BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association guidelines.
Written and verbal communication, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationship, and leadership skills.
Knowledge of cultural diversity and age-related growth and development principles relevant to appropriate service and 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 on a team and collaborate on cross-functional work 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 demonstrated skill in staff development.
Proficiency in the 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 certification recognized by a national certification body; if not already certified, acquisition within 2 years is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate nursing staff orientation.
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 the professional development and competency of nursing staff.