Specialty Educator Medical Surgical
About The Position
The Specialty Educator is a Registered Professional Nurse who develops, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive education program within the Medical Surgical specialty to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of patient care. The role supports Medical Surgical Clinical Education for Holy Cross Hospitals in Utah. The educator coordinates orientation with facility departments, ongoing staff competency, and continuing education based on needs assessments and regulatory requirements. In collaboration with Clinical Specialists, facility-based educators, providers, staff, and management, the educator serves as an educator, facilitator, consultant, researcher, and change agent. The role aligns education with regional specialty initiatives and supports professional development and continuous improvement in patient care.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nursing.
- Registered Nurse licensure in the state of employment.
- 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
- 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, preceptor classes, and facility and regional committee participation.
- Identify educational needs and opportunities using organizational data, 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 develop an effective plan of action.
- Plan and facilitate education initiatives, classes, and events for staff.
- Incorporate evidence-based practice and adult learning theory into projects 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 integration of policies, procedures, and standards, and stay knowledgeable about current healthcare trends and related legislative issues.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
