RN- Clin & Prof Development Spec - SSO Staff Development - USA Health Shared Services

USA Health Systems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health in Mobile, AL seeks a Nurse Education Specialist to design and implement evidence-based educational programs for clinical staff across the health system. You will coordinate orientation, onboarding, residency, and transition-to-practice initiatives to ensure consistent competency validation and ongoing professional development.

The role involves collaborating with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to support regulatory compliance, testing educational effectiveness, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing from an accredited institution and 2 years of professional nursing experience.
• Master's Degree in nursing and 2 years acute care experience preferred.
• BCLS (Basic Life Support) on hire required.
• BLS Instructor within 180 days required.
• ACLS Instructor within 180 days preferred.
• PALS Instructor within 180 days preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, implements, and evaluates educational programs for clinical staff.
• Coordinates orientation, onboarding, residency, and transition-to-practice programs.
• Maintains competency validation processes and skills assessments.
• Provides continuing education opportunities and supports professional growth.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Adult learning

Regulatory standards

Educational design

Curriculum development

Clinical education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in nursing

Master's Degree in nursing

Tools

HealthStream

Microsoft Office

Learning Management System

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, implements, and evaluates evidence-based educational programs for clinical staff across the health system.
• Coordinates orientation, onboarding, residency, and transition-to-practice programs for newly hired clinicians.
• Develops and maintains annual competency validation processes and skills assessments.
• Provides continuing education opportunities that support professional growth and clinical excellence.
• Assesses learning needs using quality metrics, regulatory requirements, departmental requests, and performance data.
• Incorporates adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and innovative teaching strategies into educational offerings.
• Serves as a clinical education consultant for nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams.
• Supports implementation of new equipment, technology, clinical workflows, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Assists departments with practice changes by developing educational plans and competency validation tools.
• Promotes evidence-based practice and supports research utilization within clinical areas.
• Provides coaching and mentoring to staff, preceptors, charge nurses, and emerging leaders.
• Ensures educational programs meet requirements of regulatory and accrediting agencies including The Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, state licensing boards, and specialty organizations.
• Maintains documentation of competencies, certifications, educational activities, and continuing education records.
• Participates in accreditation surveys, regulatory inspections, and organizational readiness activities.
• Supports mandatory education and annual compliance requirements.
• Collaborates with quality, patient safety, infection prevention, risk management, and operational leaders to address educational needs related to quality initiatives.
• Uses organizational data to identify performance gaps and develop targeted educational interventions.
• Evaluates educational effectiveness using measurable outcomes and quality indicators.
• Participates in quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical excellence initiatives.
• Utilizes the organization's Learning Management System (HealthStream) and other educational technologies to assign, manage, track, and report educational activities.
• Develops online learning modules, blended learning experiences, simulation activities, and educational resources.
• Maintains educational records and generates reports to support compliance and organizational metrics.
• Assists with implementation and optimization of educational technologies.
• Partners with nursing leadership, physicians, advanced practice providers, allied health professionals, and operational departments to support organizational goals.
• Participates in interdisciplinary committees, councils, and professional governance activities.
• Serves as a resource for policy implementation, clinical practice standards, and professional development initiatives.
• Contributes to strategic planning related to workforce development and clinical education.
• Maintains current clinical knowledge through continuing education, professional organizations, and evidence-based literature.
• Supports specialty certification, clinical ladder participation, and career advancement opportunities.
• Demonstrates leadership consistent with the mission, vision, and values of USA Health.
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and 2 years of professional nursing experience. Required
• Master's Degree in nursing and 2 years Acute care experience Preferred
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• BLS Instructor within 180 Days Required
• ACLS INSTRC - ACLS Instructor within 180 Days Preferred
• PALS INSTRC - PALS Instructor within 180 Days Preferred
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing practice, evidence-based care, and adult learning principles. Comprehensive knowledge of nursing practice, evidence-based care, and adult learning principles.
• Strong understanding of regulatory, accreditation, and patient safety standards. Strong understanding of regulatory, accreditation, and patient safety standards.
• Knowledge of competency management and professional practice development. Knowledge of competency management and professional practice development.
• Educational & Instructional Skills Educational & Instructional Skills
• Curriculum design and instructional development. Curriculum design and instructional development.
• Classroom, virtual, and simulation-based teaching. Classroom, virtual, and simulation-based teaching.
• Presentation and facilitation skills. Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Competency assessment and evaluation methodologies. Competency assessment and evaluation methodologies.
• Educational program planning and project management. Educational program planning and project management.
• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (HealthStream preferred). Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (HealthStream preferred).
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Virtual learning platforms and educational technology. Virtual learning platforms and educational technology.
• Data collection, reporting, and presentation software. Data collection, reporting, and presentation software.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and influence individuals across all levels of the organization. Ability to coach, mentor, and influence individuals across all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills. Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously. Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities. Demonstrated problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences. Ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strong facilitation, consultation, and conflict-resolution skills. Strong facilitation, consultation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to develop professional educational materials and documentation. Ability to develop professional educational materials and documentation.