NICU Nurse Education Specialist

01 ETCH East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

01 ETCH East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association, Inc. seeks an experienced Nursing Education Specialist to plan, implement, and evaluate orientation and ongoing education for NICU nursing units.

You will coordinate with department leadership and the centralized education team to ensure competency development and evidence-based practice. The role emphasizes coaching, mentoring, and integration of patient- and family-centered care into education initiatives, with liaison duties across

Qualifications

• Educators should demonstrate knowledge of delivering education to adult learners and applying evidence-based practices.
• Mentoring and empowerment skills are essential.
• Educational experience aligned with nursing department needs and clinical education standards.

Responsibilities

• Develops annual education plan aligned with unit needs and organizational goals.
• Implements education programs using quality and project management principles.
• Evaluates progress toward goals and ensures documentation of education activities.
• Integrates research findings into practice and supports preceptors and staff development.
• Acts as liaison to hospital committees to assess and address educational needs.

Skills

Adult education

Mentoring

Adult learner coaching

Change management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master's degree preferred

Nurse educator certification (NSDC)

Job description

01 ETCH East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association, Inc. seeks an experienced Nursing Education Specialist to plan, implement, and evaluate orientation and ongoing education for NICU nursing units.

You will coordinate with department leadership and the centralized education team to ensure competency development and evidence-based practice. The role emphasizes coaching, mentoring, and integration of patient- and family-centered care into education initiatives, with liaison duties across