Specialist-Staff Development RN

Baptist; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Jonesboro, Arkansas, is seeking a candidate for a nursing educational position. The role involves assessing learning needs, planning and implementing educational activities, and evaluating outcomes. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of related experience.

This position emphasizes leadership and lifelong learning, with additional skills in evidence-based research preferred. Professional certifications such as BLS, ACLS, and PALS will be highly regarded.

Qualifications

• 3 years work experience in related field after degree/license obtained.
• Minimum required RN, BLS Instructor within 90 days of hire is essential.
• Preferred: ACLS and PALS instructor certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess learning needs.
• Plan and implement educational activities.
• Evaluate educational activities and outcomes.

Skills

Assessment skills

Planning educational activities

Implementation of educational activities

Computer literacy

Leadership

Education

Bachelors degree

Masters degree

Job description

Overview

Utilizes the systematic process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to provide learning experiences that enhance continued competence and professional development. The nursing process forms the foundation for decision making and critical thinking and is integrated throughout educational activities. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assesses learning needs.
• Plans educational activities.
• Implements the planned educational activities.
• Evaluates educational activities.
• Participates in and uses evidence based research.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health delivery.
• Provides leadership.
• Supports life long learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Experience

Minimum Required

• 3 years work experience in related field after degree/license obtained.

Education

Minimum Required

• Bachelors degree.

Preferred/Desired

• Masters degree.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy

Preferred/Desired

• ANCC Board Certification

Licensure

Minimum Required

• RN, BLS Instructor within 90 days of hire required.

Preferred/Desired

• ACLS and PALS instructor