Clinical Education Specialist

Children's Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Minnesota seeks a Clinical Education Specialist to lead nursing education programs, applying educational theory to practice and patient safety initiatives. The role mentors educators, supports curriculum development, and collaborates across disciplines to improve care quality and outcomes.

The CES will integrate theory with simulation and evidence-based strategies, advancing nursing education and practice within the organization and for patient/family outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Master's or higher degree in nursing, education or related education field preferred.
• Current Minnesota RN license and BLS required.
• Experience in leadership, consultation, education, research and interdisciplinary collaboration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead in curriculum development and educational delivery methods to advance nursing practice.
• Provide expert consultation, mentorship and change leadership for clinical educators.
• Support clinical practice and patient safety initiatives across populations.
• Collaborate across disciplines on education and practice improvements.

Skills

Educational theory

Curriculum development

Clinical nursing practice

Patient safety

Healthcare simulation

Leadership

Mentorship

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's or higher in nursing or education

RN license (Minnesota)

Current BLS certification

Job description

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Position Summary

The Clinical Education Specialist (CES) is an expert in educational theory with a working knowledge of current clinical nursing practice, patient safety, and healthcare simulation.

The CES integrates knowledge of educational theory with patient safety strategies that provides solutions to key patient safety issues and explores innovative education for future clinical and patient safety issues.

The CES serves as a leader/consultant/mentor/change agent in curriculum development and educational delivery methods to advance the practice of nursing to achieve quality, cost-effective nursing support for patient/family outcomes within the organization and across populations.

The scope of responsibility includes leadership in education, support of clinical practice, support and mentorship for clinical educators, consultation, research and interdisciplinary collaboration for education and practice.

Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Current Minnesota RN license. Master's or higher degree in nursing, education or related experience in education. Experience in leadership, consultation, education, research and interdisciplinary collaboration preferred. Current BLS required.

The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employee’s scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full-time standard. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.