Pediatric ED Clinical Education Specialist

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora is recruiting a Clinical Education Specialist to lead onboarding, competency management, and unit education initiatives for the AMC Emergency Department. The role collaborates with unit leadership and colleagues to advance education, evidence-based practice, and professional development.

You will design orientation programs for licensed and unlicensed staff, mentor preceptors, and support quality and safety initiatives to improve patient care and outcomes

Qualifications

• BSN and MSN or equivalent with education focus.
• Post-master's certification in education preferred.
• Clinical pediatric RN experience required; 5+ years.
• ANCC or Magnet certification preferred; BLS/CPR on hire date.

Responsibilities

• Design onboarding and orientation programs for licensed and unlicensed staff.
• Demonstrate leadership to build partnerships across the system.
• Assess learning needs using adult learning principles and plan education initiatives.
• Ensure competency documentation and record keeping.
• Mentor preceptors to enhance new-hire learning experiences.
• Serve as nurse planner/designer for unit education programs.
• Promote inter-disciplinary communication and learning outcomes.
• Support quality improvement, regulatory, and patient safety standards.

Skills

Adult learning theory

Educational design

Program development

Mentorship

Leadership

Nursing education

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing

MSN or equivalent with post-master's certification in education

Job description

Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora is recruiting a Clinical Education Specialist to lead onboarding, competency management, and unit education initiatives for the AMC Emergency Department. The role collaborates with unit leadership and colleagues to advance education, evidence-based practice, and professional development.

You will design orientation programs for licensed and unlicensed staff, mentor preceptors, and support quality and safety initiatives to improve patient care and outcomes