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Clinical Education Specialist

HCA Healthcare•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Clinical Education Specialist leads the coordination and implementation of educational initiatives that enhance professional practice and support high-quality patient care. The role works with multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders to develop, standardize, and implement educational programs, resources, and materials in alignment with HCA’s Clinical Education standards. The specialist supports strategic planning and business development, workforce development, competency management, nursing practice, and clinical excellence. They evaluate educational programs and their outcomes, identify improvement opportunities, and apply evidence-based evaluation frameworks such as the Kirkpatrick Model. The role also stays current on healthcare trends, regulatory changes, emerging technologies, care delivery models, and nursing professional development practices. Travel up to 25% of the time is required.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Nursing or Education; if the graduate degree is not in nursing, the undergraduate degree must be in nursing.
  • Current registered professional nurse license in the state or states where the candidate practices, in accordance with applicable law and regulation.
  • At least 3 years of experience in an acute care facility.
  • At least 2 years of experience in education, organizational development, or human resources in a hospital setting.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to strategic planning and business development initiatives by designing and implementing clinical education programs that support new service offerings, emerging technologies, and growth opportunities.
  • Represent the organization at company-sponsored events, educational programs, and professional development activities.
  • Monitor healthcare industry trends, regulatory and legislative changes, emerging technologies, and evolving care delivery models, and incorporate relevant insights into educational strategies.
  • Maintain awareness of the competitive healthcare landscape and support adaptation to changing market conditions through innovative clinical education solutions.
  • Partner with the Clinical Education team to evaluate educational programs, measure desired outcomes, and optimize resource utilization.
  • Collaborate with Division Vice Presidents and Clinical Education leaders on education coordination, competency management, and workforce development initiatives that enhance nursing practice and clinical excellence.
  • Identify and implement opportunities to improve the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of clinical education programs and processes.
  • Independently analyze challenges, develop solutions, and engage appropriate stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
  • Promote lifelong learning and stay informed about nursing professional development best practices, educational methodologies, and changes in clinical practice.
  • Apply evidence-based evaluation frameworks, including the Kirkpatrick Model, to assess program effectiveness and support continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
  • Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
  • 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
  • Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
  • Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
  • Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
  • Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

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Based on current job postings on Teal, the average Clinical Education Specialist salary in the US is approximately $112,000 per year, with a typical range of $59,000 to $216,000.
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