Nursing Education Specialist

Mosaic Life Care; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mosaic Life Care is seeking a Nursing Education Specialist to partner with leadership and caregivers to design, implement, and evaluate educational programming for nursing and non-nursing staff across the system. The role emphasizes orientation, continuing education and in-services, with responsibilities spanning evidence-based training development and collaboration on policy and practice improvements.

The ideal candidate brings a BSN, 4 years of clinical nursing experience, and a track record

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• 4 years clinical nursing experience required.
• 2 years in development/implementation of educational programs preferred.
• RN licensure for Missouri required upon hire; BLS required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate caregiver orientation and develop learning plans.
• Assess learning needs and create annual competency plans.
• Develop evidence-based training and assessment methods.
• Create and manage instructor-led and blended trainings and LMS content.
• Support implementation of clinical program changes and policy updates.
• Participate in committees and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Adult education

Training development

Nursing knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BSN

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

MS Office

Job description

The Nursing Education Specialist works under the supervision of the DIRECTOR-Discover U Learning and Development Center. Collaborates with leadership and caregivers across the system to assess, plan, develop, implement, facilitate, evaluate and revise educational programming for all nursing personnel and non-nursing personnel as indicated or requested. The Nursing Education Specialist implements a comprehensive education program for his/her assigned areas (system, entity, department, clinic, etc.). Educational programs typically include, but are not limited to orientation, continuing education and in-services. Other services may include, but are not limited to process, performance and service-delivery consultation and contributions to the organization through ad-hoc or permanently established councils, committees and workgroups.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate new caregiver orientation, transition to practice orientation for clinical caregivers and develop individualized orientation and development plans to meet learning needs. Verified by caregiver, preceptor and leadership as needed.
• Assess learning needs for system, entity and/or assigned areas, develop annual competencies\education plans validated by leadership. Create individualized development plans to meet caregiver learning needs verified by caregiver and leadership as needed.
• Researches, assesses, recommends and implements changes in the development and delivery of education (knowledge and skills) for all nursing personnel and non-nursing, clinical personnel (based on needs assessment and monitors effectiveness of program(s). Develops training that is reflective of evidence-based practice and uses the appropriate methods of teaching to accommodate learning styles and the learning environment.
• Creates Instructor Led, Blended Training and associated Sessions, Electronic Competency Validation Tools, Electronic Orientation Pathways and Curriculum in the Learning Management System to support electronic record of ongoing orientation, training, certification, competency, etc. Reviews and updates according to assessed needs/data.
• Supports the implementation of management decisions that affect clinical practice. Plans educational programming for new or changing programs of care, supplies, equipment, workflows, etc. Assists in development of clinical policies and procedures as requested.
• Identifies opportunities, participates in Committees/PI teams/ RCAs/Regulatory Visits and implements improvements accordingly.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Bachelor's Degree - BSN - Required

Work Experience

• 4 Years - Clinical nursing experience - Required
• 2 Years - Experience in development and implementation of educational programs - Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensure/Or Compact State Licensure - State of Missouri - Required Upon Hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Upon Hire

Essential Technical/Motor Skills

• Ability to speak clearly, calibrate equipment, manipulation of small items and equipment, fine motor skills.

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to work well with others. Flexibility; expertise in nursing care with the ability to communicate that knowledge to others.
• Has customer orientation.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Obtain and move equipment, mannequin demonstration, push carts, demonstrates all phases of patient care (walking, standing, reaching, lifting, moving mannequins, and equipment).
• Requires driving to and from various locations for business purposes.

Essential Mental Abilities

• In-depth understanding of principles of adult education, use of statistical analysis, and current knowledge related to performance improvement and competency evaluation.
• Ability to evaluate problems/situations, possess organizational skills and good comprehension skills including the ability to collect and interpret data.
• Manages multiple educational events in various stages of program design. Outcome based philosophy.

Essential Sensory Requirements

• Visual, hearing and feeling.

Exposure to Hazards

• Blood/body fluids, hazardous chemicals

ABOUT US

Mosaic Life Care is a health care system in northwest Missouri. With a vision of transforming community health by being a life-care innovator, Mosaic places the holistic needs of patients first by providing the right care at the right time and place, offering high value and quality health care. Mosaic has a wide array of benefits to meet each employee’s individual needs. Our benefits were designed by listening to people just like you. Mosaic also offers several perks with a focus on ensuring our employees feel valued, including concierge services, employee lounge, wellness programs, free covered parking, free on-site and virtual health clinics and many more. When paired with compensation and recognition, it is what continues to make us the employer of choice for employees at any stage of their journey.