Nurse Education Specialist & Competency Coach

McLaren; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren in Michigan seeks a Nurse Educator to assess learning needs, deliver ongoing education, and align programs with nursing process guidelines, standards of care, and accrediting body requirements.

You will design orientation and competency curriculums, document education activities, support preceptors, and drive annual education plans across units to maintain high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Current State of Michigan Registered Nurse license.
• ACLS required for Emergency Department and Critical Care, mandatory within one year of hire.
• PALS/NRP required in Obstetrics; mandatory within one year of hire.
• American Heart Association BLS certification as Healthcare Provider or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Educator role incorporating adult learning principles, nursing process, and theory to develop staff competencies.
• Develops, plans, and implements educational activities and fosters learner development.
• Creates annual educational plans aligned with unit assessments and current practice standards.
• Develops, coordinates, and evaluates continuing education programs per ANCC accreditation criteria.
• Ensures documentation of orientation, competency validation, and continuing education activities.
• Supports staff in developing preceptor and teaching skills.
• Identifies cost-effective education methods using risk/benefit analysis.

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

McLaren in Michigan seeks a Nurse Educator to assess learning needs, deliver ongoing education, and align programs with nursing process guidelines, standards of care, and accrediting body requirements.

You will design orientation and competency curriculums, document education activities, support preceptors, and drive annual education plans across units to maintain high professional standards.