Cardiology Nursing Education Leader

Waterbury Hospital; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterbury Hospital in Waterbury, CT seeks a Nursing Education Specialist to design and deliver clinical education for hospital-wide competency. You will partner with unit and department leaders to identify learning needs, develop programs, and evaluate outcomes using adult learning principles.

The role requires an RN license in Connecticut, relevant degrees in nursing education or adult education, and experience in clinical education.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in Connecticut
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Education or related field
• Master's degree preferred (required within 3 years of hire)
• Certification in specialty preferred (OB/OR)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programs for clinical personnel hospital-wide.
• Collaborate with unit/department leaders to identify learning needs and plan curricula.
• Utilize adult learning principles and various teaching methods to enhance competency and training goals.
• Maintain knowledge of Joint Commission standards and internal policies; address deficiencies with targeted education.
• Develop schedules and resources; partner with stakeholders to ensure training reach across departments.
• Use HealthStream or similar systems to author courses, assign classes, and track completion.
• Support clinical instructors and maintain clinical and educational competencies.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Educational design

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Change management

Project coordination

Clinical education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Education, Adult Education or nursing clinical specialization

Master's degree preferred (required within 3 years of hire)

Specialty certification preferred (OB/OR)

Tools

HealthStream e-learning system

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Waterbury Hospital in Waterbury, CT seeks a Nursing Education Specialist to design and deliver clinical education for hospital-wide competency. You will partner with unit and department leaders to identify learning needs, develop programs, and evaluate outcomes using adult learning principles.

The role requires an RN license in Connecticut, relevant degrees in nursing education or adult education, and experience in clinical education.