Specialty Educator PRN

CommonSpirit Health; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health seeks a Specialty Educator RN to design and implement educational programs that elevate nursing competencies and care quality across multiple sites. You will oversee orientations, staff development, and ongoing competency assessments, ensuring alignment with regional initiatives and clinical standards.

You will collaborate with Clinical Specialists and educators to address gaps, analyze audits, and adapt programs to evolving regulatory requirements, sustaining evidence-based

Qualifications

• RN license to practice in state of employment as applicable.
• Nursing Specialty Certification; sit within six (6) months; achieve within one (1) year of hire or transfer to the role
• Three (3) years of experience in nursing; Two (2) years of experience in the designated specialty.
• BSN from an accredited school of nursing program; Master’s degree may waive BSN requirement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement educational programs including orientations, residency training, competency validations, and workshops.
• Analyze regulatory requirements, survey feedback, and performance data to identify gaps and develop action plans.
• Integrate current healthcare trends and best practices into facility policies and standards of care.
• Support quality outcomes by focusing on nursing-sensitive indicators and participating in improvement activities.
• Facilitate reflective practice and peer feedback to promote clinical expertise and growth.
• Maintain competency and adhere to Nursing Professional Development standards; pursue ongoing learning.

Skills

Nursing education

Adult learning principles

Educational program design

Education

BSN from accredited program

Master's degree in Nursing or related field

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Specialty Educator, you will serve as a registered professional nurse who combines clinical expertise with a passion for fostering the professional development of our associates. You will be accountable for designing and implementing educational programs that enhance the quality and cost-effectiveness of patient care, ensuring that our nursing staff remains supported and highly skilled within your specific area of specialty.

Every day, you will manage the full lifecycle of educational programming, from coordinating clinical orientations to overseeing ongoing staff competency assessments. By analyzing data from audits, needs assessments, and regulatory requirements, you will proactively address educational gaps. You will work closely with Clinical Specialists, facility-based educators, and providers to ensure that all unit-level training aligns with both regional initiatives and established clinical standards.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively across departments while maintaining a high level of accountability for patient care outcomes. As a regional-level professional, you must be adaptable, as the role may require you to deploy to various clinical sites to support specific programs or organizational goals. Your commitment to excellence in evidence-based practice and staff development will be vital to our mission.

• Develop and facilitate evidence-based educational initiatives, including specialty orientations, residency training, competency validations, and professional development workshops using adult learning principles.
• Analyze regulatory requirements, survey feedback, and performance data to identify educational gaps and collaborate with leadership to develop targeted action plans.
• Integrate current healthcare trends, legislative updates, and best practices into facility policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Support quality outcomes by focusing on nursing-sensitive indicators and participating in performance improvement activities to enhance the practice environment.
• Facilitate reflective practice and peer feedback to create opportunities for nurses and students to expand clinical expertise and professional growth.
• Maintain technical competency and adherence to the Scope and Standards of Nursing Professional Development, while pursuing continuous learning to stay current in clinical and educational practice.

Job Requirements

Required

• BSN From an accredited schoolof nursing program
  • If holds a Master's degree in nursing; BSN not required
• RN license to practice in state of employment as applicable
• Nursing Specialty Certification; Sit within six (6) months; achieve within one (1) year of hire or transfer to the role
• Three (3) years of experience in nursing
• Two (2) years of experience in the designated specialty

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Nursing, education, or other related graduate field

Where You'll Work

With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.