What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Training Specialist position at msmc?
As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care. Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers. Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence. Department: Job Description Summary: The Training and Development Specialist supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of HR educational programs to ensure employees meet organizational learning and clinical competency standards. Serves as a key clinical resource for preceptors, new hires, unit staff, educators, students, and interdisciplinary departments across the hospital. Partners closely with Nursing leadership, Human Resources, and operational teams to ensure effective onboarding, maintain a supportive learning environment, and develop professional internships. Oversees general, clinical, nursing, and ancillary orientation programs while coordinating nursing student placements and compliance requirements. Supports performance improvement, survey readiness, and evidence based practice initiatives. Maintains accurate licensure and certification records for clinical contract staff. Demonstrates strong customer service, applies adult learning principles, and promotes the hospital’s mission and professional image through collaborative, high quality educational services. Job Description Position Responsibilities Serves as a clinical resource to preceptors, orientees, unit staff, educators, and students. Serves as consultant to staff in other nursing units and departments. Design, plan, coordinate, and evaluate formal education programs for clinical areas based on staff, hospital needs, and age specific criteria. Participates in Performance Improvement and Research programs. Serves as a key resource to promote positive image of the hospital, both internally and externally. Maximizes area’s impact through collaboration with clinical unit Directors and education liaisons to facilitate efficient educational resources. Assist with the organization, coordination, and supervision of the delivery of HR educational services; ensures that learning needs are identified and clinical competencies are met. Collaborates with the Human Resources / Operational Management team to maintain positive atmosphere for new employees and to develop professional internships. Ensures new employees are oriented and trained in compliance with system-wide competency assessment program. Assist with continuously assessing and improving the performance of educational services provided and coordinates the presentation of educational activities to meet standards of accreditation and licensing agencies. Incorporates the principles of adult education in practice and evaluates the application of learning in the clinical setting. Coordinates the presentation of biweekly general orientation, clinical orientation, nursing orientation and ancillary staff orientation. Assists with the coordination of Nursing students, immunization forms, assignment badges, orientation process, exit evaluations upon completion of rotation. Provides assistance to Human Resources Management as required and participates and completes special projects Exemplifies excellent customer relations on all facets and is responsible for service excellence within assigned areas of responsibility. Assist in reviewing data and records on each contract employee; maintains files of Hospital Verifications for Clinical contract employees for licensure and certifications. Compiles data and records on each contract employee; maintains files of Hospital Verifications for Clinical contract employees for licensure and certifications. Able to be a resource from the clinical aspect for other departments outside of nursing Radiology, Respiratory, Lab Pharmacy. Qualifications License/Registration/Certification RN Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree in related field. Rn or BSN is preferred. Experience Minimum 2 years’ experience within the field. Knowledge in adult learning and development principles. Experience in engaging adult learners in the classroom and virtual setting. Experience as CPR Instructor or AVADE Instructor preferred Experience with presenting at Nursing Orientation preferred Experience with Performance Improvement, creating action plans and have knowledge of survey readiness preferred Benefits: We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs: Health benefits Life insurance Long-term disability coverage Healthcare spending accounts Retirement plan Paid time off Pet Insurance Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Wellness program On-site housing for select positions and more! Degree Requirements: Certification: More than 4,000 people work at Mount Sinai Medical Center at more than a dozen locations throughout sunny South Florida, including our flagship, 672-bed hospital on Biscayne Bay at the gateway to Miami Beach. We’re the largest, independent, not-for-profit hospital in South Florida, and we’re the only hospital Healthgrades recognized for four years running as one of the top 5% in the nation. Clearly, clinical excellence is at our core.