Specialist- Nurse Education, Oncology

Position Summary

The Nurse Educator, as part of the nursing leadership team, provides leadership that reflects the vision, mission, and philosophy of the Nursing Department and PNHS. The Nurse Educator facilitates best nursing practice and enhances safe, quality patient care by:

• Planning, developing, and conducting professional educational opportunities for employees of PNHS in a quality conscious and cost-effective manner.
• Establishing a work environment that promotes learning by individual growth/development, professional practice, and a collaborative team approach to assure excellence in delivery of quality, age-specific care and high level of staff satisfaction.
• Conducting unit-based consultation for clinical quality excellence.

Provides quality and timely information to the Director of Nursing and Patient Care, Oncology Operational Directors, and to Clinical Nursing Leaders regarding the educational needs of staff related to the specific patient populations of the oncology Departments at Health Partners Medical Group and Park Nicollet including collaboration with Cancer Centers of Western Wisconsin locations. Works with a wide variety of people at all levels within and on behalf of the organization.

Maintains a current working knowledge of the philosophies, policies, standards, procedures, and health and safety programs for Health Partners. Serves as a role model for effective interpersonal, interdisciplinary, and interdepartmental relationships. Participates in educational activities that further his/her professional growth and development. Assists with quality programs to ensure compliance. This position will be required to have a Minnesota and Wisconsin Nursing License.

Collaborates with patient care unit leadership and practice specialists (e.g. Administrative Directors, Managers, Clinicians, Supervisors, Educators etc.) to provide competency based orientation and ongoing staff development.

Monday – Friday

40 hrs weekly / 1.0 FTE

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Bachelors in nursing
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in area of specialty required.
  • Experience in leadership roles, research utilization, staff development, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • Valid Minnesota and Wisconsin Nursing Licenses.
  • BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines.

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Master’s preferred. If master’s degree not completed upon hire, required within 3 years of employment.
  • Experience in teaching preferred.
  • Membership in specialty professional organization preferred.
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • Certification in area of Nursing Specialty (or pursuit within two years) preferred.

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!