Nursing Education SpecialistHealthPartners • Bloomington, Illinois, United States
Nursing Education Specialist
HealthPartners
- Bloomington, Illinois, United States
- Bloomington, Illinois, United States
À propos
Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
Graduate from an accredited program in Nursing (RN) Bachelor's degree in nursing Minimum of 3 years experience in area of clinical specialty required. Experience in leadership roles, research utilization, staff development, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Experience as a preceptor/charge RN and conducting clinical education.
Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
Current Registered Nurse license in either the state of Minnesota or Wisconsin. Upon hire, must obtain and maintain Registered Nurse licenses in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. Current BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Evidence of skills in written/verbal communications, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and leadership. Demonstrates knowledge of cultural diversity and age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients. Knowledge, skills, and ability to perform acute care nursing role as defined in the RN criteria-based job description.
Knowledge of current nursing practices and techniques: associated chemistry, math, pharmacology, anatomy, and physiology of all body systems. Ability to apply the nursing process to patient care. Knowledge of dynamics of group processes, ability to perform as a part of a team as well as collaborating on cross-functional work teams.
Knowledge of curriculum development and principles of adult learning and learner-centered training and education methodologies.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple simultaneous tasks, prioritizing appropriately.
Ability to identify educational needs and carry out appropriate education interventions. Demonstration of ongoing training and skilled in staff development. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
Master's in nursing, heath sciences, or education Experience in teaching.
Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
Certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC) and/or area of nursing specialty recognized by national certification body preferred. If not complete, prefer acquisition within 2 years.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
NA
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
(25%) - Nursing Orientation: Coordinates the orientation of nursing colleagues to ensure a smooth onboarding and alignment with organizational goals.
Collaborates with nursing leadership team and preceptors to develop individualized competency-based orientation/learning plan for each colleague. Uses performance development resources to assist in development of individualized competency plans. Maintains competency and clinical knowledge to role model care delivery and skill expertise for their specific patient population(s). Teaches and facilitates new hire orientation for nursing colleagues
(30%) - Training and Education: Delivers training and education specific to population-based staff through various educational opportunities, ensuring evident-based practice and effective teaching strategies.
Effectively organizes and prioritizes work and training development and delivery to meet colleagues needs, while adopting an adult learner-centered training foundation.
Serves as subject matter expert in the development of didactic orientation and other training while ensuring evidence-based practice. Teaches and facilitates annual and mandatory education (i.e., skills day, HealthPartners initiatives). Teaches and facilitates external or consortium education and professional development which may include nursing staff. Communicates and teaches colleague new/updated policies and procedures as well as new equipment training.
Teaches/facilitates/promotes study groups for specialty certification preparation.
Ensures that all educational programs are culturally competent, promoting an inclusive and diverse learning environment that meets the needs of a diverse patient and staff population.
(25%) -On-going staff development: Facilitates ongoing staff development by identifying educational needs, developing targeted programs, and maintaining competency materials.
Develops and conducts a periodic needs assessment to determine educational needs of nursing staff, analyzes data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement, and uses the findings to inform the development of targeted educational programs. Develops and provides in-services/training in response to needs identified by unit leadership. Identifies educational needs across the patient care continuum and ensures implementation of programs and materials using evidence-based practice to ensure staff maintain a high level of clinical expertise, incorporating new or innovative methods.
Provides training opportunities and resources for staff for whom the nurse leader has identified as having performance concerns.
Maintains and updates educational and competency materials to reflect current practices. Maintains records of competency and educational activities to meet regulatory agency and legal requirements while promoting individual accountability for learning. Maintains competency as trained Clinical Simulation Facilitator and utilizes simulation as training method when appropriate.
(15%) - Policy and Procedure Support:
Supports the development and alignment of policies, procedures, order sets, work standards, and competencies with best practices and evidence-based guidelines.
Collaborates with nursing practice and interdisciplinary teams to review, update, and align policies, procedures, work standards, order sets, and nursing competencies with current best practices and evidence-based guidelines. Acts as a subject matter expert on local and system-wide committees, providing insight and leadership to drive improvements in nursing practice and policy development. Develops and disseminates communication to nursing and interdisciplinary teams regarding updates or changes to policies, procedures, and clinical practices, ensuring timely and effective implementation. Assists in establishing standards or criteria based on the mission, values, and philosophy of HealthPartners. Participates in departmental policy and procedure development, implementation, and interpretation for members of the healthcare team.
(5%) - External Educational Institutions: Helps to promote awareness of external opportunities for learning and networking.
Consults and collaborates with individuals/community agencies in providing effective continuing education opportunities for the nursing staff by actively participating in these programs. Assists in the evaluation of educational program viability and makes recommendations as to the value of continuing, changing, or discontinuing on-going programs.
Performs other duties as assigned. About Us At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good - good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you'll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work. We're a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world. At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We're working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change. Benefits Designed to Support Your Total HealthAs a HealthPartners colleague, we're committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care. Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Compétences linguistiques
- English
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