Education Specialist, RN
Job Description
The Education Specialist at Tennessee Oncology is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive education plans, teaching various clinical education programs, and evaluating clinical skills performance. This role also involves mentoring staff, facilitating role development, and collaborating with other departments to improve education processes.
Essential Functions
Develop and implement a current and comprehensive organization-wide education plan for team members and providers.
Teach and/or organize classroom and other clinical education programs/pathways.
Grade coursework and evaluate clinical skills performance.
Coordinate and participate in new hire and annual competency education/evaluations/validations.
Maintain competency in and function as an expert resource for required technical skills and theoretical/didactic knowledge.
Facilitate role development, selection, and ongoing education and training of clinical preceptors.
Act as a mentor, resource, and/or preceptor for new hires to promote a culture of excellence and safety.
Act as a positive role model to others by demonstrating behaviors that support Tennessee Oncology's philosophy, mission, and values.
Collaborate with providers, staff, and clinic/operations leadership to develop specific education/training plans and materials.
Create and provide training/in-services as needed for new or revised equipment, protocols, procedures, policies, healthcare content, regulatory requirements, etc.
Act as a resource and liaison with other departments to improve education processes.
Collaborate with supervisors to monitor clinical outcomes to identify early trends/patterns and complete necessary training for the improvement of facility performance deficits.
Maintain specialty expertise through professional and educational association membership, meetings, and workshops.
Participate on or lead, as appropriate, assigned teams or committees.
Represent Tennessee Oncology at professional conferences.
Stay up to date with education and training trends for specialty area.
Knowledge & Skills
Ability to plan, coordinate, evaluate, and direct simple and complex training activities.
Strong organizational skills with an ability to effectively multi-task.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to provide developmental and positive feedback in a timely fashion.
Ability to create and maintain a positive and professional environment conducive to learning.
Utilize constructive problem-solving techniques to promote change and address challenges.
Follow established channels for addressing issues, concerns, and problems.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency in computer skills required.
Education & Experience
Baccalaureate degree in nursing OR Associate Degree in Nursing with 3 years of relevant experience.
Recent experience with staff health care education required.
Certification specialty area is required within 6 months of meeting certification requirements.
Chemotherapy Certification is required within 3 months of meeting certification requirements.