Hospital Nurse Education Specialist -Med/Surg

Regions Hospital is looking to hire an exceptional, experienced Nurse Education Specialist to join our Med/Surg Inpatient Nursing teams. This position will coordinate orientation of nursing team members, preceptors and charge RNs; deliver training and education specific to population-based staff throughout a variety of educational opportunities; facilitate on-going staff development; support policy, procedure, order set, work standard and competency development; coordinate the evaluation of new products, equipment, and/or technology in partnership with Nursing Practice team and Value Analysis Team; will participate in departmental policy and procedure development, implementation, and interpretation for members of the healthcare team. The Nursing Education Specialist (NES), as part of the nursing leadership team, provides leadership that reflects the vision, mission, and philosophy of the Nursing Department and HealthPartners. 

The NES facilitates best nursing practice and enhances safe, quality patient care by: 1) Planning, developing, and conducting professional educational opportunities for employees of HealthPartners in a quality conscious and cost-effective manner. 2) Establishing a work environment that promotes learning by individual growth/development, professional practice, and a collaborative team approach to assure excellence in delivery of quality, population/age-specific care and a high level of staff satisfaction. 

Our Professional Nursing Practice Model offers patient and family-centered care that maintains an unwavering focus on what matters most: caring and healing at the patient’s bedside. As a nursing education professional you will assist in establishing standards or criteria based on the mission, values and philosophy of HealthPartners through our Shared Governance Model, which focuses on evidence-based nursing practice. 

Work Schedule: 0.90 FTE, Day Shifts. No scheduled weekends.

Required Qualifications: 
•Master’s degree in nursing, health sciences or education (completed or enrolled). If enrolled, must show continuous progress towards degree completion
•Active RN licensure in MN or WI required at time of hire. After hire, RN must obtain licensure in the other state within 3 months of hire. 

•Current CPR certification (American Heart BLS for Healthcare Providers) 

•Minimum of 3 years (6,240 hours) experience in area of clinical specialty
•Experience in leadership roles, research utilization, staff development, and interdisciplinary collaboration 
•Experience as a preceptor/Charge RN and continuing clinical education

Preferred Qualifications:
•Experience in teaching 
•Membership in specialty professional organization 

•Certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC) and/or area of nursing specialty recognized by national certification body. If not complete, prefer acquisition within 2 years

Benefits: Regions Hospital offers a competitive benefits package (.5 FTE or greater) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 401K with match, disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement. We offer an on-site employee fitness center as well as on-site employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need. We also have a Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency. Regions Hospital is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Regions is also proud to be a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company. 

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.