Pediatric Clinical Education Specialist

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to enhance patient and family education at a leading children's hospital. This role involves developing and implementing innovative educational programs for clinical staff, ensuring they meet national standards and improve patient experiences. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and a passion for pediatric care. Join a team committed to excellence in healthcare, where your contributions will directly impact the lives of children and their families. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to grow in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Pension Plan/403(b) Plan

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Responsible for developing and implementing education programs for clinical staff.
• Coordinates hospital-wide educational resources supporting clinical educators.

Responsibilities

• Manages educational programs to support clinical staff education needs.
• Develops and evaluates continuing education programs for clinical staff.

Skills

Patient Education

Program Development

Collaboration

Adult Learning Principles

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

• This role will support Patient and Family Education
• This role is 3 days per week - requires flexibility in schedule

Additional Preferred Requirements

• Pediatric experience
• Education experience

Overview

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff, and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness, and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.

St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of education and practice programs for clinical staff that promote the provision of a superior patient experience for patients and their families. Coordinates and manages hospital-wide educational programs and resources supporting clinical educators and leaders at the unit/department level.

Responsibilities

1. Manages key hospital-wide or multidepartmental programs to support clinical staff education needs.
2. Develops, implements, and evaluates continuing education programs, orientation curriculums, and ongoing professional development for clinical staff that meet or exceed national standards.
3. Collaborates with administration, patient care services, leadership, shared leadership councils, staff, and key department and system personnel to develop education plans and implement patient care and regulatory requirements.
4. Analyzes developmental and educational needs and evaluates the effectiveness of educational activities.
5. Designs educational programs that are cost-effective, meet the needs of adult learners, and are based on sound educational principles.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Master's Degree

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience required

Licenses & Certifications

• RN or RRT

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Master's Degree

Experience

• 5-10 years

Licenses & Certifications

• Certification/Licensure in area of expertise

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC, we’re committed to providing benefits and resources to help you and your family manage your physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available from the first day after hire
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available from day one
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off covering vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time
• Adoption assistance

For more details, visit www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

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This description provides a general overview of the work performed by employees in this position and is not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications. Equal Opportunity Employer