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Clinical Education Specialists typically qualify for H-1B visa or TN visa sponsorship, as the role meets specialty occupation standards requiring a degree in nursing, health sciences, or a related clinical field. Employers in hospital systems and medical device companies are among the most active sponsors. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsPRIMARY CITY/STATE:
Phoenix, Arizona
DEPARTMENT NAME:
Clin Educ/Workforce Dev-Corp
WORK SHIFT:
Day
JOB CATEGORY:
Nursing
Great careers start with great training!! The people of Banner Health are focused on delivering excellent care to our patients. In return, we are committed to excellence in personal development for all of our team members. Apply today!!
You can be instrumental in training new Banner Health employees by becoming a RN Clinical Education Specialist teaching onboarding with Banner's Education team supporting Banner's West Valley Facilities. This position will support Banner Estrella Medical Center, Banner Boswell Medical Center, Banner Del Webb Medical Center, Banner University Medical Center Phoenix and Banner Thunderbird Medical Center. Candidate must have 3-5 years acute care experience and a minimum of a BSN. This position is part-time at 40-hours per week M-F working 8-hour shifts.
If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Hoekstra at 970-810-6347 or debbie.hoekstra@bannerhealth.com
Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for enhancing clinical practice through planning, developing and conducting education for clinicians, providers and other key clinical services staff within assigned facility/entity, including evaluating the effectiveness of programs and providing guidance to staff and key leaders based on results. This position facilitates assessment and identification of ongoing learning needs for staff development programs. Designs and delivers programs that support the organization’s mission, vision, values and strategic goals, implemented using the organization’s framework for professional clinical practice and development.
CORE FUNCTIONS
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Supports and develops staff within the facility/entity, including preceptors, new graduates and experienced clinicians, while acting as role model for proficient clinical practice and applications, patient safety and evidence-based practice. Supports an environment and infrastructure that promotes professional growth by serving as an education resource for clinical policy and procedures, standards of care and external agency requirements. Provides clinical leadership, establishing visibility and credibility.
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Serves as a change agent and leader in the interpretation, implementation and evaluation of educational programs as related to the goals and initiatives of the organization. Participates in facility/entity, regional, and system development to ensure the standardization and consistent application of on-boarding and educational programs, which may include the preceptor program, clinical academies and clinical application implementations. Utilizes performance measures and workforce needs to drive education plans and learning strategies on a facility/entity level. Develops and implements strategic workforce learning and development services to support the achievement of workforce goals, quality initiatives and clinical practice.
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Assures seamless orientation of new hires and/or transferring clinical staff by overseeing the orientation process from classroom to clinical area. Assesses, plans, implements, coordinates and facilitates on-boarding and ongoing clinical-related competencies. Assisting with ensuring clinical staff have access to requisite clinical and educational programs.
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Assesses, plans, develops and delivers clinical curriculum, educational materials and developmental programs and services on a department, facility/entity, regional or system level (shared services) related to staff needs and quality and safety drivers. Incorporate evidence-based practice into all training and educational programs. Delivers learning opportunities that includes related materials for clinical and technical education while utilizing adult learning principles to deliver standardized content and materials. Facilitates learning utilizing multiple modalities appropriate to the content and the learner by adopting innovation and embracing technology to deliver on learning needs and accomplish learning goals. If/when functioning as a Nurse Planner: Responsible for all aspects of the development, implementation, evaluation, record keeping and quality of continuing education activities reviewed. Ensures all education providing continuing nursing education hours adheres to the American Nurses Credential Center (ANCC) Accreditation Program criteria and is consistent with the operational standards of a Provider Unit.
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Evaluates learning effectiveness through perceptual feedback tools, knowledge-based testing and skills assessment. Evaluates and modifies educational opportunities, as needed. Coordinates and communicates feedback from trainees to ensure training needs are met, including establishing an effective classroom environment. Tracks and follows up on the results of evaluations and provides feedback to leadership and suggests opportunities to enhance training/learning or knowledge based programs. Coordinates, communicates, and incorporates feedback from trainees to ensure training needs are met to drive outcomes both short and long term. Establishes an effective classroom environment. Tracks and follows up on the results of evaluations. Provides feedback to leadership and suggests opportunities to enhance training/learning or knowledge based programs and expected behavior change. Tracks and/or maintains education enrollment, attendance and completion.
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Participates in unit, facility/entity or system committees and teams in an educational capacity. Participates on committees and teams that research activities regarding new clinical and technical educational programs to increase quality and standards of care for the assigned facility/entity, region and/or system. Collaborates to support facility/entity or system teams to implement the educational components of new practice initiatives and evidence based practice.
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May provide feedback on annual budget for delivery of clinical educational programs.
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This position is accountable for achieving clinical and technical competencies and workforce development opportunities within assigned facility/entity, supports regional and system opportunities and provides clinical leadership to support learning needs, design and delivery of curriculum using various learning strategies. Internal customers include all levels of clinical leadership and staff, medical staff and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External customers include regulatory agencies, educational and community organizations and committees. When planning clinical education programs, follows the requirements of the governing body (e.g. ANCC). When planning Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) events, follows all the requirements of ANCC.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge as normally obtained through the completion of a master’s degree in nursing or related field required. If/when functioning as a Nurse Planner a BSN or higher in nursing is required and a current, unencumbered nursing license.
Current RN licensure in state of practice. BLS certification required.
Three to five years' work experience in specialty area or related field, or similar experience as an education coordinator/instructor in healthcare environment required. Also requires working knowledge of ancillary and support department responsibilities. Excellent presentation, facilitation and computer technology skills, strong organization and communication skills and the ability to take initiative, solve problems and improve processes required.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Professional certification in specialty area preferred. Two or more years in a position with primary responsibility for design and delivery of learning programs for adult learners is preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO STATEMENT:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
PRIVACY POLICY:
Privacy Policy
PRIMARY CITY/STATE:
Phoenix, Arizona
DEPARTMENT NAME:
Clin Educ/Workforce Dev-Corp
WORK SHIFT:
Day
JOB CATEGORY:
Nursing
Great careers start with great training!! The people of Banner Health are focused on delivering excellent care to our patients. In return, we are committed to excellence in personal development for all of our team members. Apply today!!
You can be instrumental in training new Banner Health employees by becoming a RN Clinical Education Specialist teaching onboarding with Banner's Education team supporting Banner's West Valley Facilities. This position will support Banner Estrella Medical Center, Banner Boswell Medical Center, Banner Del Webb Medical Center, Banner University Medical Center Phoenix and Banner Thunderbird Medical Center. Candidate must have 3-5 years acute care experience and a minimum of a BSN. This position is part-time at 40-hours per week M-F working 8-hour shifts.
If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Hoekstra at 970-810-6347 or debbie.hoekstra@bannerhealth.com
Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for enhancing clinical practice through planning, developing and conducting education for clinicians, providers and other key clinical services staff within assigned facility/entity, including evaluating the effectiveness of programs and providing guidance to staff and key leaders based on results. This position facilitates assessment and identification of ongoing learning needs for staff development programs. Designs and delivers programs that support the organization’s mission, vision, values and strategic goals, implemented using the organization’s framework for professional clinical practice and development.
CORE FUNCTIONS
-
Supports and develops staff within the facility/entity, including preceptors, new graduates and experienced clinicians, while acting as role model for proficient clinical practice and applications, patient safety and evidence-based practice. Supports an environment and infrastructure that promotes professional growth by serving as an education resource for clinical policy and procedures, standards of care and external agency requirements. Provides clinical leadership, establishing visibility and credibility.
-
Serves as a change agent and leader in the interpretation, implementation and evaluation of educational programs as related to the goals and initiatives of the organization. Participates in facility/entity, regional, and system development to ensure the standardization and consistent application of on-boarding and educational programs, which may include the preceptor program, clinical academies and clinical application implementations. Utilizes performance measures and workforce needs to drive education plans and learning strategies on a facility/entity level. Develops and implements strategic workforce learning and development services to support the achievement of workforce goals, quality initiatives and clinical practice.
-
Assures seamless orientation of new hires and/or transferring clinical staff by overseeing the orientation process from classroom to clinical area. Assesses, plans, implements, coordinates and facilitates on-boarding and ongoing clinical-related competencies. Assisting with ensuring clinical staff have access to requisite clinical and educational programs.
-
Assesses, plans, develops and delivers clinical curriculum, educational materials and developmental programs and services on a department, facility/entity, regional or system level (shared services) related to staff needs and quality and safety drivers. Incorporate evidence-based practice into all training and educational programs. Delivers learning opportunities that includes related materials for clinical and technical education while utilizing adult learning principles to deliver standardized content and materials. Facilitates learning utilizing multiple modalities appropriate to the content and the learner by adopting innovation and embracing technology to deliver on learning needs and accomplish learning goals. If/when functioning as a Nurse Planner: Responsible for all aspects of the development, implementation, evaluation, record keeping and quality of continuing education activities reviewed. Ensures all education providing continuing nursing education hours adheres to the American Nurses Credential Center (ANCC) Accreditation Program criteria and is consistent with the operational standards of a Provider Unit.
-
Evaluates learning effectiveness through perceptual feedback tools, knowledge-based testing and skills assessment. Evaluates and modifies educational opportunities, as needed. Coordinates and communicates feedback from trainees to ensure training needs are met, including establishing an effective classroom environment. Tracks and follows up on the results of evaluations and provides feedback to leadership and suggests opportunities to enhance training/learning or knowledge based programs. Coordinates, communicates, and incorporates feedback from trainees to ensure training needs are met to drive outcomes both short and long term. Establishes an effective classroom environment. Tracks and follows up on the results of evaluations. Provides feedback to leadership and suggests opportunities to enhance training/learning or knowledge based programs and expected behavior change. Tracks and/or maintains education enrollment, attendance and completion.
-
Participates in unit, facility/entity or system committees and teams in an educational capacity. Participates on committees and teams that research activities regarding new clinical and technical educational programs to increase quality and standards of care for the assigned facility/entity, region and/or system. Collaborates to support facility/entity or system teams to implement the educational components of new practice initiatives and evidence based practice.
-
May provide feedback on annual budget for delivery of clinical educational programs.
-
This position is accountable for achieving clinical and technical competencies and workforce development opportunities within assigned facility/entity, supports regional and system opportunities and provides clinical leadership to support learning needs, design and delivery of curriculum using various learning strategies. Internal customers include all levels of clinical leadership and staff, medical staff and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External customers include regulatory agencies, educational and community organizations and committees. When planning clinical education programs, follows the requirements of the governing body (e.g. ANCC). When planning Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) events, follows all the requirements of ANCC.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge as normally obtained through the completion of a master’s degree in nursing or related field required. If/when functioning as a Nurse Planner a BSN or higher in nursing is required and a current, unencumbered nursing license.
Current RN licensure in state of practice. BLS certification required.
Three to five years' work experience in specialty area or related field, or similar experience as an education coordinator/instructor in healthcare environment required. Also requires working knowledge of ancillary and support department responsibilities. Excellent presentation, facilitation and computer technology skills, strong organization and communication skills and the ability to take initiative, solve problems and improve processes required.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Professional certification in specialty area preferred. Two or more years in a position with primary responsibility for design and delivery of learning programs for adult learners is preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO STATEMENT:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
PRIVACY POLICY:
Privacy Policy
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Education Specialist
Target hospital systems and medical device companies first
Large hospital networks and device manufacturers like Medtronic, Abbott, and Stryker sponsor Clinical Education Specialists regularly. These employers have established immigration counsel and are familiar with the H-1B and TN petition process for clinical roles.
Confirm your degree field matches the job posting
USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree and the role. A nursing, health education, or biomedical sciences degree strengthens your specialty occupation case significantly. A general business degree with clinical experience alone may not be sufficient.
Ask employers about H-1B cap-exempt pathways
Clinical education roles at nonprofit hospitals, academic medical centers, or university-affiliated health systems may qualify for cap-exempt H-1B petitions. This bypasses the annual lottery entirely and allows filing at any time of year.
Get your clinical credentials evaluated before applying
Foreign nursing or health science degrees often require a credential evaluation from an approved body before USCIS or an employer will accept them. Having this ready at the application stage signals preparedness and removes a common hiring barrier for sponsors.
Highlight training design experience, not just clinical hours
Sponsoring employers need evidence the role meets specialty occupation standards. Emphasizing curriculum development, competency assessments, and adult learning methodology in your resume reinforces that the position requires specialized degree-level knowledge, not just clinical floor experience.
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Find Clinical Education Specialist JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Education Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes, when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in nursing, health sciences, education, or a directly related field. The key is whether the employer's job description mandates a specific degree, postings that say 'degree preferred' rather than 'required' can create complications at adjudication. Roles involving curriculum design, clinical competency programs, and staff credentialing tend to have the strongest specialty occupation cases.
Which visa types are most commonly used for Clinical Education Specialist sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common pathway for non-Canadian and non-Mexican nationals. Canadian and Mexican registered nurses or health educators can use the TN visa, which has no lottery and is far faster to obtain. Australians with a qualifying degree may be eligible for the E-3 visa. The right category depends on your nationality, degree field, and whether your employer is cap-exempt.
Do employers actually sponsor Clinical Education Specialists, or is this role hard to get sponsored for?
Sponsorship exists but is concentrated among larger healthcare organizations. Major hospital systems, medical device companies, and healthcare staffing firms with dedicated HR infrastructure are the most reliable sponsors. Smaller outpatient clinics or independent practices rarely have the resources to navigate the process. Browse Migrate Mate to identify which employers are actively sponsoring this role and filter by visa type.
Does my nursing license from another country count toward H-1B eligibility?
A foreign nursing license supports your qualifications but doesn't replace the degree requirement for H-1B specialty occupation purposes. You'll also likely need a U.S. state nursing license or be actively working toward one, depending on whether the role involves direct patient care oversight. Many employers require NCLEX passage or a comparable credential evaluation before extending a sponsored offer.
Can a Clinical Education Specialist change employers while on H-1B status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval, as long as your prior status was lawfully maintained. Your new employer must file before your current authorized stay expires. The new petition restarts the process, so confirm the new role also meets specialty occupation standards.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Clinical Education Specialist jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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