Nursing Education Specialist, Women's and Surgical Services VWCH and VTHH

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Organization: Rgnl. Nursing Edu. & Pro. Dev.

Develops, implements, evaluates, and revises programs of orientation, in-service training, workshops, and continuing education to meet 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.

Mon
- Fri; FT Days

40 hrs/wk; 8 am- 4 pm

No weekends or holidays

Travel required between Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital and Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital.

• 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.

• Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
• Dental and/or vision plan
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid Time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
• Short-Long term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare
• And many more… Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!

• Certifications: Registered Nurse (licensure)
• Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience
• Experience Level: 3 years
• Education: Master’s:
  Nursing (Required)

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.