Education Specialist, RN

## Education Specialist, RN
* Develop and implement, under supervision, 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 & 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 the 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
* Other duties as assigned.
* 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
* Ability to 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.
* 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
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