Nursing Education Specialist, Perioperative Services, FT Days - Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) operates at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care. It is a community where expertise is valued, knowledge is expanded, and abilities are challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and uniqueness is celebrated.

About the Role

Develops, implements, evaluates, and revises programs of orientation, in-service training, workshops, and continuing education to meet the educational and developmental needs of staff. Takes a lead role in educational initiatives to ensure quality patient care and customer satisfaction. Serves as a leader in the development, training, and monitoring of nursing practice standards. Acts as a resource and liaison to the VUMC community by serving on hospital-wide committees or task forces. Represents Vanderbilt within the professional community. Performs a range of nursing, clinical, consultative, educational, and research activities within established area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Use a systematic process to enhance the quality and effectiveness of nursing practices.
• Establish collegial partnerships contributing to the professional development of peers, students, colleagues, and others.
• Integrate evidence-based practices into educational initiatives and activities.
• Maintain current knowledge and competency in nursing and professional development practice.
• Evaluate own practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines.

The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position, and additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Relevant work experience: 3 years
• Master's degree in Nursing (Required)
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse

Skills

• Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with understanding of how output affects other areas related to own job area/team.
• Problem Solving: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.
• Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
• Supporting Colleagues: Develops self and others, builds relationships, and communicates effectively.
• Delivering Excellent Services: Serves others with compassion, solves complex problems, and offers meaningful advice and support.
• Ensuring High Quality: Performs excellent work, ensures continuous improvement, and fulfills safety and regulatory requirements.
• Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates accountability, stewards organizational resources, and makes data-driven decisions.
• Fostering Innovation: Generates new ideas, applies technology, and adapts to change.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.

Benefits

• Affordable, high-quality health plan options
• Dental and/or vision plans
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (flex PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare
• Inpatient nursing supplemental pay program