Clinical Education Specialist -GI GU (Saint Louis)

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Disability insurance

Retirement plan with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

BJC HealthCare seeks a Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead education and practice initiatives for a 38-bed surgical unit focusing on Colorectal and Urology surgery. This onsite role supports clinical educators and leaders to ensure a superior patient experience for families.

The role requires a Master’s degree, RN or RRT licensure, and 2–5 years of experience in program development and continuing education; strong collaboration across departments is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• RN or RRT licensure.

Responsibilities

• Manages house-wide or multi-department education programs.
• Develops, implements and evaluates continuing education programs.
• Collaborates with leadership and staff to create education plans.
• Analyzes educational needs and evaluates effectiveness of activities.
• Designs cost-effective programs for adult learners.

Skills

Clinical education

Program development

Adult learning principles

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Clincail Nurse Specalist will supprot a 38 bed surgical unit that cares care for a diverse population of patients needing Colorectal and Urology surgery.

MSN required

Onsite

Monday-Friday, no weekends

Role Purpose

Responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of education and practice programs for clinical staff that promote the provision of a superior patient experience for patients and their families. Coordinates and manages house wide educational programs and resources that support clinical educators and leaders at the unit/department level.

Responsibilities

• Manages key house-wide or multidepartmental programs to support education needs of clinical staff.
• Develops, implements and evaluates continuing education programs, curriculums for orientation and ongoing professional development of clinical staff that meet and/or exceed national standards for continuing education requirements.
• Collaborates with administration, patient care services, leadership, shared leadership councils, staff and key department and BJC system personnel to develop education plans and implementation patient care and regulatory requirements.
• Analyzes developmental and educational needs and evaluates effectiveness of educational activities.
• Designs educational programs that are cost-effective, meet the needs of adult learners, and are based upon sound educational principles.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Master's Degree

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• RN or RRT

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Master's Degree

Experience

• 5-10 years

Licenses & Certifications

• Cert/Lic in Area of Expertise

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer