Network Acute Rehab Nursing Educator

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks an Education Specialist to lead, develop, implement and evaluate educational programs and projects that enhance patient care quality and cost-effectiveness.

This clinical leader coordinates staff education and training across departments, mentoring nursing personnel and integrating new practices. The role requires nursing education expertise, teaching skills and the ability to collaborate with unit leadership to drive staff development and program

Qualifications

• Demonstrates leadership skills and coordinates the education and training activities.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and facilitates implementation of new practices in patient care.
• Assists unit leadership with coordination, scheduling and evaluation of orientation and training.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements education and training programs for staff.
• Leads and coordinates classroom and clinical experiences to support learning of nursing personnel.
• Participates in policy and procedure development and measures program performance.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Mentoring

Education

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in a professional nursing program

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (BSN)

Tools

Clinical software

CPR certification

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Education Specialist is a clinical leader who assesses, develops, implements and evaluates educational programs and projects that support and improve the provision of quality, cost effective, and compassionate patient care. This individual is also responsible for leading and coordinating the educational activities of the staff.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates leadership skills and coordinates the education and training activities. Demonstrates expertise in care of urgent & occupational medicine patients including various methods of drug testing, EKGs, spirometry, fit testing, audiology, breath alcohol testing, vaccinations, splinting/casting, and clinical software. Maintains clinical competence in the provision of patient care. Demonstrates expertise in the teaching/learning process. Identifies opportunities for improvement, assess staff performance, and facilitate implementation of new practices in patient care. Collaborates with staff colleagues to develop and implement education and training associated with new technologies, procedures, and other patient care-related activities. Assesses learning needs of staff and provides opportunities to enhance ongoing education and development through mentoring, teaching and clinical support. Identifies, develops and/or provides classroom and clinical experiences to support the learning of new and current nursing personnel. Assists unit leadership with the coordination, scheduling and evaluation of unit-based orientation for new employees. Develops and implements practice related competencies. Participates in the development of policies and procedures. Participates in activities that promote professional growth and development. Develops, implements, and monitors measures of program performance. Demonstrates competency in assigned areas of responsibility.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Requires sitting for up to 4 hours per day, 2 hours at a time. Standing for up to 6 hours per day, up to 3 hours at a time. Walking for up to 6 hours per day, up to 20 minutes at a time. Occasionally stoops and bends. Occasionally reaches above shoulder level. Frequently uses hands for writing. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, and high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision.

EDUCATION

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in a professional nursing program required. Bachelor's Degree within 5 years of starting the position required. Master's Degree within 5 years of obtaining BSN required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Two years of experience in a clinical setting required. Previous experience providing in-service or education programs preferred. Current RN license in the State of New Jersey or Pennsylvania, based on work location, required. CPR certification required.

ABOUT ST. LUKE’S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row.