Nursing Education Specialist, Neo/Peds Transport, FT Days - Monroe Carell
About The Position
The Nursing Education Specialist for the Neonatal/Pediatric Transport Program develops, implements, evaluates, and revises orientation, in-service training, workshops, and continuing education to meet staff education and professional development needs. The role leads educational initiatives that support quality patient care and customer satisfaction, and helps develop, train, and monitor nursing practice standards. The specialist serves as an educational resource and liaison across the Vanderbilt University Medical Center community, participates in hospital-wide committees or task forces, and represents Vanderbilt in the professional community. The position also performs nursing, clinical, consultative, educational, and research activities within the specialist’s area of expertise. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, generally 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; some early and late shifts are expected, and hours may vary based on meetings and educational events. A relocation stipend is available to eligible new hires based on mileage. The role uses systematic approaches to improve nursing practice, builds collegial partnerships that support professional development, incorporates evidence-based practice into educational activities, maintains nursing and professional-development competency, and evaluates practice against professional standards and guidelines. Additional duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Nursing.
- Registered Nurse licensure.
- Three years of relevant work experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise staff orientation, in-service training, workshops, and continuing education.
- Lead educational initiatives that support quality patient care and customer satisfaction.
- Help develop, train, and monitor nursing practice standards.
- Serve as an educational resource and liaison to the VUMC community, including participation on hospital-wide committees or task forces.
- Represent Vanderbilt within the professional community.
- Perform nursing, clinical, consultative, educational, and research activities within the established area of expertise.
- Use a systematic process to enhance the quality and effectiveness of nursing practices.
- Establish collegial partnerships that contribute to the professional development of peers, students, colleagues, and others.
- Integrate evidence-based practices into educational initiatives and activities.
- Maintain current knowledge and competency in nursing and professional development practice.
- Evaluate personal practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines.
- Assess education and professional development needs using performance-improvement data, course evaluations, and needs assessments.
- Develop, deliver, and lead education programs; provide clear instruction and promote critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Evaluate educational programs and initiatives for their impact on learners, patients, and the organization, and use results to guide future programs.
Benefits
- Affordable high-quality health plan options
- Dental and/or vision plan
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Paid time off (flex PTO)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance, subject to maximums
- Short- and long-term disability
- Subsidized backup childcare
- Relocation stipend for eligible new hires, based on mileage
- Inpatient nursing supplemental pay program may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
