Education specialist, registered nurse - professional development - days - ft

The Education Specialist utilizes various electronic systems and creative teaching methods to develop educational programs to support the mission of the organization. Utilizes multi-generational education principles and writing skills in curriculum development and to evaluate program effectiveness. Participates in the department strategic planning process and goal accomplishment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for consulting, planning, developing, and implementing educational programs.
• Partners with interdisciplinary departments to identify specific needs and promotes a collaborative approach to learning and integration of resources.
• Constructs curriculum, course descriptions, objectives, and evaluation tools consistent with objective writing standards and multi-generational approached to learning.
• Provides educational offerings to support organizational and process improvement needs, regulatory requirements, and periodic needs assessment.
• Provides Electronic Health Record training for staff and Providers while keeping abreast of computer documentation updates.
• Provides training and coordination for nursing and allied health education rotations.
• Provides learning experiences for staff and Providers utilizing various teaching methods/techniques/systems.
• Facilitates orientation according to established schedules and participates in annual competency training and validation.
• Uses interactive principles in the development of educational materials and competency validation methods such as return demonstration, case study, direct observation, and exemplars.
• Creates electronic learning materials and builds courses for use within the learning management system.
• Provides education on electronic learning programs, electronic resources and Microsoft Office programs.
• Provides continuing education offerings/programs, which meet the criteria of American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), or other accrediting bodies.
• Participates in department strategic planning to support organizational initiatives.
• Develops and completes goals, methods, timelines.
• Updates leadership and the team on strategic plan progress and adjusts as needed. Utilizes department specified programs for plan documentation.
• Provides education to staff in the use of available resources such as electronic learning systems/programs, literature, and department communications via SharePoint, newsletter, calendar, and committee information.
• Reviews education program evaluations and follow-up surveys to assess program outcomes and need for improvement, implementing changes as indicated in collaboration with the team and leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing, business, liberal arts, or other field of study

Experience:

• Three (3) years in a nursing, Allied Health, or educational role and relevant experience working with teams and accomplishing department initiatives

Skills:

• Excellent verbal, written communication, teaching and presentation skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong detail orientation, problem solving skills