Employment Type : Full-Time
Nursing - Center for Excellence
Full Time, Evenings
Requisition # 29340
Kootenai Health, located in Coeur d’Alene, ID, is hiring an evening Nursing Education Specialist to support and help lead our Medical/Surgical Teams!
If you thrive on developing and implementing specialty-track education opportunities, moving nursing education forward, and fostering skill-set growth among your team, Kootenai Health has the perfect position for you! We are seeking a Medical/Surgical Nursing Education Specialist!
As a Nursing Education Specialist, you will:
Demonstrate and maintain depth and breadth of knowledge, skills, and competence in your nursing specialty area
Facilitate the hospital or clinic shared governance program
Consult, recommend and facilitate nursing specialty track education for residents, nurse interns or any other program for new specialty nurses
Analyze and validate educational needs and competencies
Develop and initiate training programs that facilitate the achievement of clinical care nursing competency goals
Participate in the development of standards of practice using the most current evidence
Implement nursing education processes that enhance knowledge, skills, and attitudes for safe, competent and effective nursing practice
Evaluate practice in relation to professional practice standards, guidelines, statutes, rules, and regulations
Some of the core focuses of this role include;
Oversight of specialty-specific education creation and delivery
Demonstrating program innovation
Utilizing and participating in evidence-based practice
Supporting shared governance, accreditation, and other initiatives related to Transition to Practice
Functioning as a facilitator and change agent
To be successful in this role, you will need:
Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Idaho
Graduate degree, or current graduate program with a graduation date expected within 2 years of hire
If a graduate degree is not in nursing, it must be in a related field and a BSN is required
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in clinical care nursing practices required
National professional board certification for specialty required
BLS Required
Kootenai Health will ensure your success by providing you a robust orientation program, access to Organizational Development, and co-workers who are knowledgeable and invested in your success.
Kootenai Health has a lot to offer you, including:
A specialized, cutting-edge, and dedicated Medical/Surgical Team.
Newly opened Dedicated Transition to Practice Unit
Expanding Nursing Professional Development department with room for future career development and continuous learning opportunities
Low staff to educator ratios
Robust, multi-room hi-fidelity simulation lab
Established pipeline relationships with regional nursing programs
Magnet Status - Kootenai has maintained MagnetTM status since 2006. This designation is nursing's top honor, accepted nationally as the gold standard in nursing excellence!
Level II Trauma Center- Kootenai Health has achieved a Level II Trauma designation, verified by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma.
Mayo Clinic Care Network- Kootenai Health is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network (MCCN). As part of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Kootenai Health staff have access to Mayo Clinic’s knowledge and expertise.
Gallup Great Workplace Award - This award recognizes companies for their extraordinary ability to build an engaged workplace culture.
Kootenai Health has a solid reputation in the Pacific Northwest and has a rich history that spans nearly 60 years of innovation, achievements, and benchmarks in healthcare. The organization provides a comprehensive range of medical services, our main campus is located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and includes a 330-bed community-owned hospital. Kootenai Health is accredited by DNV and holds Magnet Designation for nursing excellence. We have been recognized among large employers as the No. 1 Best Place to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare magazine, and are regularly recognized by Cleverly and Associates for providing value to our community. We offer an excellent tuition reimbursement program, wellness program, and on-going educational classes to all of our employees. If you want to love where you work and live, check out Kootenai Health.
If you have questions, please contact Kelly Wolfinger at kwolfinger@kh.org
We look forward to getting to know you better!
Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.