Specialty Educator Medical Surgical

CommonSpirit Health • South Jordan, UT

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About The Position

The Specialty Educator leverages expertise as a Registered Professional Nurse to develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive education program within the Medical Surgical specialty, positively influencing the quality and cost-effectiveness of patient care. The role coordinates facility orientation, ongoing staff competency, and continuing education based on needs assessments and regulatory requirements. It collaborates with Clinical Specialists, facility-based educators, and providers, functioning as an educator, facilitator, consultant, researcher, and change agent while aligning with regional specialty education initiatives. This position supports Medical Surgical Clinical Education for Holy Cross Hospitals in Utah.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Registered Nurse in the state of employment.
• Nursing Specialty Certification: sit for the certification examination within six months and achieve certification within one year of hire or transfer to the role.
• Three years of experience in nursing.
• Two years of experience in the designated specialty.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in nursing, education, or another related graduate field.

Responsibilities

• Support education initiatives, classes, and events in collaboration with department-specific leadership, including annual competency validation, specialty orientation, residency training and onboarding, specialty practice training classes, preceptor classes, and facility and regional committee participation.
• Identify educational needs and opportunities using organizational data, including regulatory requirements, survey information, and employee and customer evaluation data.
• Collaborate with staff and management to distinguish educational needs from performance or compliance issues and design an effective plan of action.
• Plan and facilitate education initiatives, classes, and events that benefit staff.
• Incorporate evidence-based practice and adult learning theory into project and course content.
• Facilitate opportunities for nurses, students, and other staff to acquire knowledge and skills that foster professional development.
• Act as a change agent in support of specialty education initiatives.
• Support the integration of policies, procedures, and standards to advance healthcare practice.
• Stay knowledgeable about current healthcare trends and related legislative issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time