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HealthPartners is looking to hire a Nursing Education Specialist to join our team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.
A Nursing Education Specialist, Ambulatory is responsible for the professional development and competency of nursing staff. They are responsible for coordinating orientation, delivering training, and facilitating ongoing education, ensuring all programs are evidence-based. They also support policy development and promote external learning opportunities, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to align practices with best guidelines.
Their role is essential in maintaining high standards of clinical expertise and fostering a culture of continuous learning. Work
Hybrid - On site 3 days per week Monday - Friday Required
Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination: Graduate from an accredited program in Nursing (RN) Bachelor’s degree in nursing Minimum of 3 years experience in area of clinical specialty required. Experience in leadership roles, research utilization, staff development, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Experience as a preceptor/charge RN and conducting clinical education.
Licensure/ Registration/ Certification: Current Registered Nurse license in either the state of Minnesota or Wisconsin. Upon hire, must obtain and maintain Registered Nurse licenses in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. Current BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Evidence of skills in written/verbal communications, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and leadership.
Demonstrates knowledge of cultural diversity and age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients. Knowledge, skills, and ability to perform acute care nursing role as defined in the RN criteria-based
. Knowledge of current nursing practices and techniques: associated chemistry, math, pharmacology, anatomy, and physiology of all body systems. Ability to apply the nursing process to patient care.
Knowledge of dynamics of group processes, ability to perform as a part of a team as well as collaborating on cross-functional work teams. Knowledge of curriculum development and principles of adult learning and learner-centered training and education methodologies. Ability to work independently and manage multiple simultaneous tasks, prioritizing appropriately.
Ability to identify educational needs and carry out appropriate education interventions. Demonstration of ongoing training and skilled in staff development. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination: Master’s in nursing, heath sciences, or education Experience in teaching. Licensure/ Registration/ Certification: Certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC) and/or area of nursing specialty recognized by national certification body preferred. If not complete, prefer acquisition within 2 years.
HealthPartners offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!
Full-time regular · Day shift
About the role
A Nursing Education Specialist, Ambulatory is responsible for the professional development and competency of nursing staff. They are responsible for coordinating orientation, delivering training, and facilitating ongoing education, ensuring all programs are evidence-based.