The Nursing Education Specialist (NES) works collaboratively to assess, plan, implement and evaluate educational activities through a systems model for Department of Nursing staff including orientation, continuing education, and competency programs. Roles of the NES include learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for Nursing Professional Development specialty and partner for practice transitions.
This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.
QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Nursing and a Master's Degree in Nursing or a nursing healthcare/education related degree required. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is accepted when it is accompanied with a Master's Degree in Nursing. Master's in Nursing preferred. Minimum of three years of nursing practice experience. Will consider applicants meeting all other qualifications who commit to degree completion within six months from application date.
This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Holders of F1 status eligible for post-completion OPT are welcome to apply. This role is NOT eligible to participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.
Education focus in Master's in Nursing program preferred. Experience in educational programming. Demonstrated teaching skills. Certification in nursing professional development is preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) competency is highly recommended. Current RN license by applicable State requirements. Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.
About UsMayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Master's Degree in Nursing or a nursing/healthcare/education related master's degree
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted when accompanied by a Master's Degree
- Minimum of three years of nursing practice experience
- Commit to degree completion within six months from application date (consideration pathway)
- Experience in educational programming
- Demonstrated teaching skills
- Certification in Nursing Professional Development
- Basic Life Support (BLS) competency
- Current RN license by applicable State requirements
- Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area
- Completion of VisaScreen or equivalent certification (required for sponsored candidates)
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What We Do
Mayo Clinic is the first and largest integrated, not-for-profit medical group practice in the world. Doctors from every medical specialty work together to care for patients, joined by common systems and a philosophy of "the needs of the patient come first." More than 3,800 physicians and scientists and 50,900 allied health staff work at Mayo Clinic, which has sites in Rochester, Minn., Jacksonville, Fla., and Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz. Mayo Clinic also serves over 70 communities through Mayo Clinic Health System with locations in MN, IA, and WI. Collectively, these locations care for more than 1 million people each year.
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