Education Specialist RN

CommonSpirit Health; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Clinical Educator to enhance clinical practice through innovative education programs. This role involves assessing the learning needs of clinical staff and developing tailored educational initiatives that align with the organization's mission and strategic goals. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in clinical education, instructional design, and adult learning principles, ensuring that staff receive the necessary training to excel in their roles. Join a team committed to providing exceptional care and support in a state-of-the-art facility, making a meaningful impact on the community.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of clinical education experience required.
• Registered Nurse and BLS certification are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Enhance clinical practice through education programs for staff.
• Assess learning needs and develop programs accordingly.
• Facilitate staff development and support clinical skills.

Skills

Clinical Education

Instructional Design

Adult Learning Principles

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Registered Nurse

BLS Certification

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsible for enhancing clinical practice through planning, developing, and conducting education programs for providers and other key clinical services staff. Includes evaluating the effectiveness of programs and providing guidance to staff and key leaders. Facilitates assessment and identification of ongoing learning needs for staff development programs. Designs and delivers programs that support the organization's mission, vision, values, and strategic goals, implemented using the organization's framework for professional clinical practice and development.

1. Demonstrates expertise in the teaching/learning process and assists management and clinical staff to develop and provide educational programs.
2. Utilizes Prophecy Assessments to identify learning needs and assists nurse managers, clinical nurse specialists, clinical educators, quality coordinators, and preceptors in planning learning activities to meet those needs.
3. Develops and performs needs assessments in collaboration with management, clinical nurse specialists, and nursing staff to determine developmental and educational needs.
4. Assesses critical thinking, interpersonal relations, and technical skills of staff to assist in categorization of orientation and staff development.
5. Communicates with staff to facilitate development of their clinical, management, and research skills.

Qualifications

Required:

• Registered Nurse and BLS certification required.
• Three (3) years of clinical education experience.
• Knowledgeable of instructional design and principles of adult learning.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

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Overview

St. Luke's Health–Sugar Land Hospital offers the latest technology and treatments for residents of Fort Bend County and Southwest Houston. Our services range from heart care and neuroscience to robotic surgery. Our recently opened Family Birthing Center offers incomparable care and amenities in a spa-like environment to provide a VIP—Very Important Pregnancy—experience. Since 2008, our experienced doctors, nurses, and support staff have provided expert care to support our community.