Nursing Education Director

Northshore Home Health Care; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse Education Director to lead clinical education and staff development in a rural critical access hospital. You will design, deliver, and evaluate orientation, competency, and ongoing training for nursing and interdisciplinary teams to support high-quality, patient-centered care.

The role focuses on developing robust education programs, collaborating with leadership on quality initiatives, and mentoring nurses to strengthen clinical skills

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with leadership and educational/competency development experience.
• Ability to design, implement, and evaluate training content.
• Excellent collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and clinical leadership.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, quality and safety, evidence-based practice.
• Effective mentoring and communication in a close-knit community setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee clinical education programs, including orientation and competency requirements.
• Coordinate ongoing training and professional development for nursing and interdisciplinary staff.
• Partner with leadership on quality and safety initiatives.
• Promote evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and support nurses to strengthen clinical skills across the organization.
• Ensure training outcomes align with clinical standards and patient care goals.

Skills

RN leadership

Curriculum design

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

Mentoring & communication

Job description

Registered Nurse Education Director to lead clinical education and staff development in a rural critical access hospital. Designs, delivers, and evaluates orientation, competency, and ongoing training for nursing and interdisciplinary teams to support high-quality, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and assess clinical education programs, including orientation and competency requirements.
• Coordinate ongoing training and professional development for nursing and interdisciplinary staff.
• Partner with leadership on quality and safety initiatives.
• Promote evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and support nurses to strengthen clinical skills across the organization.
• Ensure training outcomes align with clinical standards and patient care goals.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse with strong leadership and educational/competency development experience.
• Ability to design, implement, and evaluate training and educational content.
• Excellent collaboration skills with interdisciplinary teams and clinical leadership.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, quality, safety, and evidence-based practice.
• Effective mentoring and communication skills in a close-knit community setting.