Regional Nurse Education Specialist

Overview

We are seeking a Regional Nurse Education Specialist, also referred to as a Regional Nurse Educator or Regional Clinical Nurse Educator (Maternal Child Health). Our Regional Nurse Educator for our Maternal Child Health (within the In-Service Education Department) is responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering clinical education and training to nursing and healthcare staff across multiple facilities or units. Their focus is on improving patient care outcomes for maternal, neonatal, and pediatric populations by ensuring staff stay current with evidence-based practices, policies, and certifications.

Shift’s Available:  Days (No weekends, holidays or call)

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 8-hour shifts – 8:00am to 5:00pm

Location: Mission Regional Medical Center - Mission, TX

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Responsibilities

** This position provides instructional leadership for planning and delivering education and professional development in Maternal Child Health clinical services & Education for Women’s Services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Develop and conduct orientation programs, continuing education, and competency assessments for Maternal Child Health staff (e.g., labor & delivery, NICU, postpartum, pediatrics)
• Facilitate simulation training, emergency response drills (e.g., neonatal resuscitation), and updates on best practices and clinical guidelines
• Create learning modules, workshops, and materials based on current standards (AWHONN, NRP, STABLE, etc.)
• Collaborate with nurse leaders and department managers to identify educational needs and performance gaps
• Ensure training aligns with standards from bodies such as The Joint Commission, state departments of health, and professional nursing organizations
• Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs using feedback, testing, and outcome data; support initiatives to improve maternal and neonatal safety indicators

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: 

• Must have a current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State
• Current BLS (AHA/ARC) certificate upon hire and maintain current
• Current NRP certificate upon hire and maintain current
• Current AWOHNN Intermediate fetal monitoring certificate upon hire
• Current STABLE certificate
• Minimum of 5 years acute care experience in maternal child health
• Minimum of 2 years previous educational experience 

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to travel to a variety of Prime Healthcare facilities on an as needed basis

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus

• Master’s preparation in nursing and/or education, or comparable graduate education preferred
• Stable Instructor preferred
• NRP Instructor preferred
• AWOHNN Advanced fetal monitoring certificate preferred 

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.  If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.  Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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