Education Specialist, RN

The Education Specialist is an experienced educator with advanced knowledge and training in a health care specialty. The role is responsible for activities related to assessment, coordination, planning, implementation, and evaluation of education and training programs for team members.

• 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 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 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.

• 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 required within 6 months of meeting certification requirements.
• Chemotherapy Certification required within 3 months of meeting certification requirements.

• Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be willing and able to travel to satellite clinics.