Education Specialist (RN), Day Shift, Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)

Adventist Healthcare; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 77,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Retirement plan match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Adventist HealthCare is seeking an Education Specialist (RN) for the IMCU in Silver Spring, MD. The role focuses on onboarding, training, and developing nursing staff to elevate clinical education and professional growth.

You will assess competencies, coordinate educational activities, and support certification preparation while fostering best practice and quality care within a full-time day-shift environment.

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• 2 years in clinical specialty.
• 2 years nursing education experience preferred.
• 1 year in leadership role preferred (includes charge nurse, preceptor).
• Certification in clinical specialty or nursing professional development within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Onboard/orient newly hired staff.
• Assess competency and performance.
• Provide continuing nursing education.
• Identify practice gaps and learning needs.
• Develop education plans based on gaps.
• Assist nurses in certification preparation.

Skills

Onboarding

Education planning

Communication

Leadership

Curriculum development

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Job description

About This Role

Adventist Healthcare is seeking an experienced Education Specialist (RN) for their Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU). This role is ideal for a dedicated nurse who is passionate about onboarding, training, and developing nursing staff.

Highlights

• Pay: $77,314 - $115,981/year
• Location: Silver Spring, MD
• Facility: White Oak Medical Center
• Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift

What You’ll Do

• Onboard/Orient newly hired staff
• Assess competency and evaluation of performance
• Provide continuing nursing education
• Identify practice gaps and learning needs
• Develop an appropriate education plan based on professional practice gaps and learning needs
• Assist nurses in preparation for certification in specialty
• Coordinate, facilitate and evaluate activities that promote professional role development
• Perform as nurse planner and provide contact hours for educational offerings

Requirements

Education

• BSN required, MSN preferred

Experience

• 2 years in clinical specialty
• 2 years of nursing education experience preferred
• 1 year in leadership role preferred (includes charge nurse, preceptor)

Licenses & Certifications

• Certification in clinical specialty or nursing professional development within one year of hire
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken required

Benefits

• Work-life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free Employee parking
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• Paid Time Off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and various insurance options
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

About Adventist Healthcare

Adventist HealthCare is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. With over a century of experience, they have earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care in the Maryland area.