EDUCATIONAL NURSE SPECIALIST (Professional Development and Education Department)

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

• Work with Educational Nurse Specialists, Educational Nurse Coordinators, staff nurses and management personnel to articulate, interpret and ensure that identified educational programs and processes are carried out in a consistent fashion and evaluated according to established outcomes.
• Systematic assessment of learning needs of clinical and educational staff, analysis of data/ evidence, prioritized planning in accordance with strategic directives, curricular design congruent with current and projected benchmarks of excellence, implementation of instructional methodology consistent with broad organizational requirements and learner needs, and evaluation of outcomes in terms of contribution to organizational aims, vision and directives.
• Provide leadership and direction for the implementation of a consistent competency-based approach to nursing education and development including orientation, annual required education and curricula that supports lifelong learning and all aspects of practice including compliance with regulatory standards, evidence-based practice, policies and procedures and professional accountability.
• Design, implement and evaluate educational programming that facilitates the achievement of job expectations within the Professional Development Framework, supports professional leadership development within nursing and enhances approaches to management and preceptor/educator development.
• Create and support a learning environment characterized by safe discourse, constructive feedback, first party communication, mentoring and team development within UMHS.
• Incorporate pertinent nursing, patient care and/or educational research into professional development programs and materials.
• Integrate knowledge of organizational mission, values, aims, vision and systems into educational development, implementation, and evaluation processes.
• Represent nursing education across the system in terms of liaison responsibilities and participation in relevant governance activities.
• Assume leadership for project/program management congruent with departmental objectives.
• Role model change agency that supports continued organizational growth.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications*

• Current license to practice nursing in the State of Michigan, or eligibility to obtain Michigan licensure.
• Master?s degree in nursing or education.
• Demonstrated experience developing, managing, and evaluating continuing nursing education (CE) programs, including curriculum development, instructional methods, learner assessment, and program improvement.
• Experience planning and coordinating conferences or educational events.
• Experience contributing to scholarly or professional work through publication, professional presentation, or preparation of accreditation reports.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including managing concurrent programs, initiatives, conferences, or projects; coordinating timelines, deliverables, and stakeholders; and analyzing program or evaluation data to support continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Note: Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.
  
  
  

RESUME REQUIRED (for Both Internal & External Applicants)

You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience serving as an Accredited Provider Program Director or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Nurse Planner within an accredited provider unit at an academic medical center or teaching hospital.
• Experience planning and coordinating large-scale conferences or educational events for 100 or more participants.
• Demonstrated professional writing experience, including the preparation of reports and supporting documentation for accreditation programs or recognition awards.
• Teaching experience within the past 5 years in an academic medical center, teaching hospital, or academic setting.
• Current Nursing Professional Development?Board Certified (NPD-BC) credential or another relevant nursing specialty certification.
• Experience within the past 2 years participating in system-wide nursing strategic initiatives or committees.
• Experience within the past 2 years leading or chairing a department-level committee or task force.
• Documented experience teaching safe patient handling and mobility practices.
• Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative evaluations of educational programs and using findings to guide program improvement.
• Demonstrated knowledge of professional nursing standards and patient-care practices.
• Experience providing leadership, mentoring, coaching, or change-management support.
• Experience establishing effective working relationships with nursing and education staff, ancillary departments, interdisciplinary partners, medical staff, and administrative leaders.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and experience working with limited supervision to meet established deadlines.
• Demonstrated customer-service experience and a collaborative, service-oriented approach.
  
  
  

Nursing Specific Info

Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.

Posting may be filled after the initial 5-day posting period. Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort. Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined.

If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

Appointment: 40 Hours per week

Shift/Hours/Days: Day Shift/ Monday- Friday

Location: Professional Development and Education Department

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.