Job Description

The REGISTERED NURSE EDUCATION CONSULTANT reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and conduct education/training through the use of instructional design processes and incorporating the principles of adult education and learning.
• Manage education and training processes/activities to foster learning using strategies that engage learners in critical inquiry, critical thinking, problem solving, and foster the development of competence in learners.
• Serve as a consultant and resource to individuals and groups in defining education and performance needs, identifying available internal and external education resources and selecting appropriate educational and performance improvement options.
• Conduct formative and summative evaluations to provide feedback to individuals and the organization related to the effectiveness of education and performance activities in achieving learning and performance goals and evaluating outcomes.
• Use current research results to design, create, apply, and evaluate knowledge, theories, and creative approaches and integrate relevant research outcomes into health care practice using effective learning activities.
• Promote a climate and provide resources for learning that facilitate the life-long adult learning process.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Ongoing evaluation of educational programs at all levels.

AA/EOE

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Current Illinois RN license.
• 3-5 years clinical experience and/or previous clinical teaching experience.
• Competent in oral and written communication.
• Demonstrate effective leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Possesses basic competency in computer skills.

PREFERRED:

• Certification in related clinical or educational field.
• Formal preparation or equivalent as an instructional designer/educator.
• Project management experience.
• Advanced Degree in instructional systems design or related educational field.
• Experience in a critical care area.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.