Education Specialist (Nursing)
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Job Location:
Redding, CA - USA
Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
***This position is open until filled***
The Redding Rancheria is seeking a Education Specialist (Nursing). The preferred schedule for this position is full timeMonday through Friday with specific times discussed upon an employment offer.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Education Specialist supports the ongoing education training and competency development of nursing and clinical support staff within the Tribal Health System. Under the direction of the Director of Nursing and Nurse Educator this role assists in planning delivering tracking and providing training that promote high-quality patient care regulatory compliance and professional growth. The Education Specialist functions as a clinical resource helps ensure consistency in practice standards and contributes to the development of a positive learning environment across all clinical departments.
REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- National Certification as a Medical Assistant (e.g. AAMA NHA AMT) required.
- Minimum 5 years of experience working in a healthcare setting preferably in an outpatient or Tribal Health Clinic.
- Proficient Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience required; preferably with NextGen.
- Experience in staff education training clinical precepting or quality improvement preferred.
- Must possess a valid California drivers license and have reliable transportation to and from work sites.
- Must be willing to work at other clinic sites to support training onboarding and departmental needs.
- Current BLS/CPR certification required.
- Indian preference.
- Strong communication skills and ability to teach diverse adult learners.
- Must meet Tribal Health System background check and pre-employment requirements.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
1. Collaborate with the Nurse Educator to assess the training needs of nursing and clinical support staff and develop appropriate education plans.
2. Assist in planning coordinating and delivering educational sessions skills labs competency assessments and orientation programs for new and existing staff.
3. Support creation and revision of training materials competencies checklists workflows and procedure guides.
4. Participate in onboarding and orientation processes for new hires ensuring timely completion of required learning modules and 1:1 skills validation.
5. Provide direct preceptorship for new clinical hires including hands-on skills training workflow orientation and competency validation.
6. Assist with monitoring and maintaining staff compliance with regulatory accreditation and organizational training requirements.
7. Provide hands-on clinical skills coaching mentorship and real-time support to clinical staff.
8. Help identify clinical practice gaps and work with the Nurse Educator and Director of Nursing to implement corrective training strategies.
9. Support documentation and tracking of all staff training competencies and continuing education.
10. Serve as an on-the-floor clinical resource modelling best practices and supporting staff during procedures patient care tasks and daily clinic operations.
11. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices in ambulatory care infection control patient safety and Redding Rancheria Tribal Health System (RRTHS) standards.
12. Participate in quality improvement initiatives chart audits and workflow evaluations to identify education-related opportunities.
13. Observe clinical staff performance in real time and offer feedback to ensure safe and consistent practice amongst the health clinics.
A completed Redding Rancheria job application must be submitted in order to be considered for employment. You can fill out an application online at please fax ) or email ().
All certifications credentials/licenses education verification /degrees and/or transcripts and Indian verification are required to process your application.
Indian preference applies but we welcome all applicants who wish to apply for this position. Certification of Native American heritage needs to be attached to the job application.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background screening clearance. All employees are required to submit to a Tuberculosis test (TB) test after they are hired in addition to being tested annually.
Additional Information:
In addition Redding Rancheria offers an excellent benefit package containing Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance and Short/Long Term disability paid holidays vacation and sick leave as well as a generous 401(k) retirement plan.
Redding Rancheria is a federally recognized Tribe with Pit River Wintu and Yana people where pride in Tribal culture history and identity is evident internally and in the larger community. Redding Rancheria is a leader in the constructive development of its people the larger Indian community and the Redding region.
E-Verify Statement
Redding Rancheria participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Visit the E-Verify URL below for more information.
further information please contact Human Resources Dept. at .
Full time Monday through Friday with specific times discussed upon an employment offer.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Nurse Management
- Patient Care
- Hospital Experience
- Employee Evaluation
- Acute Care
- Healthcare Management
- Management Experience
- Primary Care Experience
- Conflict Management
- Nursing
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
