Nurse Education & Professional Development Specialist

Mercy Home Health; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance & professional dev

Job summary

Mercy Health in Ohio seeks a Nursing Education Specialist to implement and evaluate education plans developed with market, group, and system nurse executive teams. You will build collaborative relationships with operational leaders and staff to advance professional practice and meet KPIs.

The role supports Magnet and Pathways to Excellence designations, leads orientation, RN Residency, and preceptor programs, and applies adult learning theory to create effective learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing is required.
• Registered Nurse licensure is required.
• BLS (AHA) certification is required.
• Minimum 3 years clinical experience with 2 years in leadership or professional development projects.

Responsibilities

• Implement system nursing education and professional development programs across units.
• Support evidence-based practice and nursing research efforts.
• Coordinate orientation, RN Residency, and preceptor programs.
• Monitor program performance using data to drive improvements.
• Collaborate with leaders to align education with organizational goals.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent worker

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

NPD Concept & Model

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

Clinical information systems

Job description

Mercy Health in Ohio seeks a Nursing Education Specialist to implement and evaluate education plans developed with market, group, and system nurse executive teams. You will build collaborative relationships with operational leaders and staff to advance professional practice and meet KPIs.

The role supports Magnet and Pathways to Excellence designations, leads orientation, RN Residency, and preceptor programs, and applies adult learning theory to create effective learning experiences.