Job Description

The Nursing Education Specialist (NES) works collaboratively to assess, plan, implement and evaluate educational activities through a systems model for Department of Nursing staff including orientation, continuing education, and competency programs. Roles of the NES include learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for Nursing Professional Development specialty and partner for practice transitions.

This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and a Master's Degree in Nursing or a nursing healthcare/education related degree required. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is accepted when it is accompanied with a Master's Degree in Nursing. Master's in Nursing preferred. Minimum of three years of nursing practice experience. Will consider applicants meeting all other qualifications who commit to degree completion within six months from application date.

This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Holders of F1 status eligible for post-completion OPT are welcome to apply. This role is NOT eligible to participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Education focus in Master's in Nursing program preferred. Experience in educational programming. Demonstrated teaching skills. Certification in nursing professional development is preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) competency is highly recommended. Current RN license by applicable State requirements. Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.