Specialty Educator PRN

CommonSpirit Health • Westminster, CO

18h

About The Position

The Specialty Educator is a registered professional nurse who combines clinical expertise with a commitment to associate development. The role designs and implements educational programs to enhance the quality and cost-effectiveness of patient care and support nursing staff in a designated specialty. Responsibilities span the lifecycle of educational programming, including clinical orientations and ongoing staff competency assessments. The educator analyzes audits, needs assessments, regulatory requirements, survey feedback, and performance data to identify educational gaps and develop targeted action plans with leadership. This regional-level position collaborates with Clinical Specialists, facility-based educators, providers, and other departments to align unit-level training with regional initiatives and clinical standards. The role may require deployment to various clinical sites to support programs or organizational goals.

Requirements

• BSN from an accredited school of nursing; a BSN is not required if the candidate holds a master's degree in nursing.
• RN license to practice in the state of employment, as applicable.
• Nursing specialty certification: sit for the certification exam within six months and achieve certification within one year of hire or transfer to the role.
• Three years of nursing experience.
• Two years of experience in the designated specialty.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate evidence-based educational initiatives, including specialty orientations, residency training, competency validations, and professional development workshops using adult learning principles.
• Analyze regulatory requirements, survey feedback, and performance data to identify educational gaps and collaborate with leadership on targeted action plans.
• Integrate current healthcare trends, legislative updates, and best practices into facility policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Support quality outcomes by focusing on nursing-sensitive indicators and participating in performance improvement activities to enhance the practice environment.
• Facilitate reflective practice and peer feedback to help nurses and students expand clinical expertise and professional growth.
• Maintain technical competency and adhere to the Scope and Standards of Nursing Professional Development while pursuing continuous learning.
• Coordinate clinical orientations and oversee ongoing staff competency assessments.
• Collaborate with Clinical Specialists, facility-based educators, and providers to align unit-level training with regional initiatives and clinical standards.
• Deploy to various clinical sites as needed to support specific programs or organizational goals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level