RN-Staff Education Coordinator

RN-Staff Education Coordinator

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Education Coordinator functions in advanced clinical role to provide care / education to a group of staff, patients, families and / or community. Individual may function in a variety of roles with specific duties for an individual department, medical specialty or program. Instrumental in the design, coordination, education, evaluation and / or implementation of programs related to the patient care process. Reports to Department management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Instructs, maintains and ensures appropriate documentation for learning episodes or educational processes.

Assists in the orientation process and program for staff.

Continuously evaluates and modifies educational processes to meet the needs of the organization.

Utilizes the principles of adult learning, cultural diversity and individual learning styles in planning educational opportunities.

Plans, provides, and monitors individualized nursing care in response to specific patient needs within a defined scope of practice.

Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care respective to the assigned patient population.

Performs other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

Current Virginia state license as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse holding a valid Compact State license.

RN certification preferred.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree required or must be actively enrolled in a Bachelor’s program with graduation within three years. BSN preferred.

6-12 months relevant clinical experience.

Pediatric experience preferred.

CPR Training required and / or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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