Naven Health Nursing Education Specialist

Delivering an exceptional infusion experience, everywhere. Delivering on our unyielding commitment, always.

Naven Health is a nationwide home infusion nursing network and clinical platform focused on delivering specialized, truly exceptional infusion care. With over 1,600 team members, including over 1,500 nurses, we are a company aligned to the values of the nurses at our center – to provide an exceptional infusion experience, everywhere. Naven Health delivers home infusion services for a broad range of specialized therapies, as well as clinical trial services and special programs for pharmaceutical manufacturers. Joining the Naven Health team means being a part of a dynamic and growing organization that is dedicated to our customers, our teammates, and the patients we serve.

Job Description Summary:

Job Description: ​

Job Responsibilities (listed in order of importance and/or time spent)

• Collects and assesses data and information related to education needs and other pertinent situations, including identification of trends, issues and supporting data to determine a comprehensive education program for assigned units/clinics including classroom, clinical experiences and learning technologies.

• Assesses plans, develops, implements, executes, and evaluates comprehensive education programs to meet the orientation and ongoing competency needs and professional development needs of the Nursing Department and Quality leadership and staff, aligns with model of professional nursing practice for Navan Health. Ensures all programs meet the Department of Nursing, Quality and regulatory expectations and standards. Adheres to national education practice standards and stays abreast of and incorporates current research into nursing education practice. Programs are based on adult learning principles, organizational and learning theory consistent with Navan Health endorsed philosophy and direction.

• Provides consultation to enhance continuing education, professional development opportunities and mentorship opportunities

• Develops and delivers/coordinates educational programs, materials and specific trainings for manufacturer and drug specific programs as directed (to support competence and professional growth.

• Develops curricula that is reflective of evidence-based practice and uses the appropriate methods of teaching to accommodate learning styles and the learning environment.

• Plans, develops, and evaluates the preceptor/mentor program to enhance the orientation process and the retention of staff. Provides leadership to preceptors and serves as a role model through educational programs and ongoing coaching and mentoring.

• Supports the implementation of management decisions that affect nursing practice in the clinical area.

• Collaborates with Regional Nurse Managers and Quality staff on performance improvement efforts and/or nurse specific performance issues.

• Plans educational programming for new or changing programs of care.

• Assists in development of clinical policies and procedures as requested.

• Provides guidance, resources, and knowledge for professional growth of others.

• Mentors’ colleagues, other nurses, students, and others as appropriate.

• Participates in quality performance improvement activities.

• Demonstrates skill in navigating and communicating in a complex environment.

• Fosters achievement of Nursing Education/Development goals and objectives.

• Demonstrates responsibility for reporting to licensing, certification, accreditation, and other regulatory bodies for educational program compliance.

• Interacts with staff in an ethical, consistent, fair, timely, appropriate, and decisive manner in accordance with organization-wide nursing and patient care policies.

• Identifies factors that affect staff's ability to fulfill their job responsibilities, collaborates with management to effect appropriate change in systems.

• Accepts Committee and workgroup appointments and actively participates to affect change in patient care.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

(i.e. hiring, recommending/approving promotions and pay increases, scheduling, performance reviews, discipline, etc.)

No - X

Yes

Basic Education and/or Experience Requirements

• Active and unrestricted RN license

• Five (5) years of relevant clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting and /or home or ambulatory home infusion.

• Three (3) years of experience with orientation and education of nursing staff in clinical setting

Basic Qualifications

• Strong self-starter who can be consultative and collaborative to influence individuals and departments

• Experience in instructional design and deployment

• Proven strong Communication Skills – verbal, written, presentation

• Strong clinical background with direct knowledge of infusion therapies

• Proven ability to demonstrate value with initiatives

• Change Management capabilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Physical Demand Requirements

• Ability to deliver clinical training (standing, bending, stooping, reaching)

Travel Requirements: (if required)

• Up to ~25%

Preferred Qualifications & Interests (PQIs)

• MSN

Due to state pay transparency laws, the full range for the position is below:

Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Pay Range is $76,745.23-$127,901.22

Benefits:

-Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

-Paid Time off

-Bonding Time Off

-401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

-HSA Company Match

-Flexible Spending Accounts

-Tuition Reimbursement

-myFlexPay

-Family Support

-Mental Health Services

-Company Paid Life Insurance

-Award/Recognition Programs

Naven Health subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, making employment available without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status according to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

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