RN - Nurse Education Specialist

at CHC-SEK in Pittsburg, Kansas, United States

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Nurse Education Specialist is an integral part of the education team, responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering training programs for nursing staff and other clinical team members. This role involves creating nursing-focused educational materials, conducting hands-on training sessions, assessing nursing competencies, and supporting the integration of best practices into daily care. The ideal candidate is an experienced nurse passionate about teaching and has a strong understanding of nursing procedures, patient safety, and clinical standards. This position is key to fostering professional growth, promoting excellence in nursing practice, and mentoring staff to enhance patient care and team performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Design, implement, and deliver training programs for nursing staff, focusing on clinical skills, electronic health record (EHR) documentation, onboarding processes, best practices, and continuing education opportunities.
• Collaborate in developing and managing onboarding and nursing training schedules.
• Conduct training through in-person and virtual sessions, workshops, and individual or group education.
• Evaluate nursing competencies through assessments, provide constructive feedback, and assist with individualized improvement plans as needed.
• Ensure training content aligns with current healthcare standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices for nursing care.
• Deliver individualized education, support, and follow-up to newly hired nursing staff to ensure successful integration into the team.
• Contribute to the development of mentoring and follow-up training programs for new nursing staff.
• Develop training materials and educational resources to support nurses in their daily practice.
• Participate in or facilitate case reviews during monthly nursing or interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Serve as a resource for nursing staff during the onboarding process and as needed for ongoing professional development or continuing education.
• Collaborate with Quality and Risk Management teams to identify specific training needs and implement targeted programs.
• May be requested to provide direct patient care only in cases of extreme staffing shortages, with mutual approval from the Director of Clinical Education and Nursing Leadership.
• For additional essential duties of the Registered Nurse, refer to the corresponding job description.