Education Consultant (RN)

Genesis Healthcare System

9d•Onsite

About The Position

In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always. Position Details: Work Shift: Varied Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 34 Department: Staff Development Overview of Position: JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for implementing education programs for Genesis HealthCare System employees. Coordinates the implementation of programs utilizing sound adult learning principles. Is responsible for development and implementation of mandatory education programs in accordance with OSHA, AHA and HFAP. Acts as a liaison to all departments and is available to travel to various units to assist with competencies, train preceptors and assess education needs for the unit/department. CME Addendum: The Continuing Medical Education (CME) Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to the organization, focusing primarily on CME providership. The CME Coordinator is expected to serve as a resource to our medical staff for CME accreditation, administration, coordination, and implementation of CME programs to ensure compliance with Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) criteria. In this role, the CME Coordinator will build a working knowledge of Genesis CME program, its processes, community partners, initiatives, and CME accreditation regulations. Additionally, the CME Coordinator will also employ a consultative approach to establish a strong rapport with activity coordinators, and advise, educate and coach them through the CME approval and maintenance processes.

Requirements

BSN or Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field and current Ohio RN License.
CPR Instructor or acquire within 6 months of assuming position.
Excellent interpersonal, decision-making, conflict resolution and investigative skills.
Ability to apply adult learning principles to the classroom and other learning experiences.
Demonstrated excellence with listening, verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and under pressure in a complex and changing working environment.
Excellent computer skills and knowledge of computer software, including programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Knowledge of audio-visual equipment (laptop, VPU, Overhead) and able to select equipment best suited for class.
Broad administrative support knowledge
Exemplary customer service ethic
Strong communication skills
Investigate, problem solve and take appropriate intervention
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, rigorous attention to detail
Ability to independently manage multiple projects, adhere to strict deadlines, and adapt quickly to changing priorities
Dedicated to continuous improvement and quality assurance processes.
Self-directed, self-motivated team player experienced at effectively participating as part of a team.
The ability to independently manage multiple, concurrent projects with minimal supervision utilizing strong organizational skills and flexibility, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines often with short time frames.
Remains current with educational, medical and technological advances.
Investigate, assess, and implement technology to improve CME access and medical staff educational experience.

Responsibilities

Assesses learning needs of various groups within the organization. Researches literature for current practices, plans, implements and evaluates educational offerings
Documents continuing education programs by completing the ONA documentation forms.
Evaluates program effectiveness using appropriate evaluations tools.
Develops curriculum based on written measurable objectives.
Assists with new employee classes and competencies.
Travels to various units to assess learning needs of new employees, preceptors or established employees. Assists with implementing best practice on the units.
Provides outstanding customer service to internal and external customers and maintains a high degree of confidentiality.
Assists Senior Education Consultant to identify annual competencies to maintain quality care of patients.
Facilitates both large and group sessions and maintains positive outlook regardless of content.
Please see addendum for additional CME Educator duties and responsibilities.
Responsible for supporting the development and execution of educational activities (conferences, workshops, webinars, and other modes virtual learning) including registration, preparing documents, tracking attendance, etc.
Serves as first point of contact for general providership inquiries
As needed, meets with planners to discuss the providership process
Develops good working relationships with medical staff and assigned series coordinators
Develops training materials as needed
Updates CME related policies and obtains disclosure forms from all CME committee members
Prints and prepares packets for all incoming applications
Conducts preliminary review of all incoming applications
Requests additional information/documents as necessary
Prepares approvals for review for the CME Committee Chair and members
Monitors submission deadlines and follows up with activity presenters as necessary
Prints and prepares all incoming pre- and post-session documents
Conducts preliminary review of all incoming pre- and post-session documents
Requests additional information/documents as necessary
Forwards approval of pre-session materials to appropriate staff
Records attendance sheets into Learning Management System (LMS) for attendees completion credit
Tracks attendance statistics for reporting
Provides evaluation summary for all activities to the CME Committee.
Keeps running summary of evaluation data for annual review via CME Scorecard.
Assists in maintaining activity files and evidence to support ACCME accreditation compliance
Assists in compiling information for annual PARS reporting to ACCME
Collects and complies data for the preparation of quarterly and annual reporting to the CME Committee and organization
Prepares ACCME reaccreditation materials
Supports the Medical Staff by providing coordinating continuing medical education (CMS) activities, completing on-line literature and article searches
Performs routine clerical duties, such as filing, tabulating, compiling and/or posting records, creating spreadsheets, and photocopying
Facilitates CME activities including presenter introductions
Creates and manages master activity calendar and ensures information is posted correctly (iGenesis, newsletter, etc.)
Updates database and learning management system as directed
Acts as a representative of the organization in a courteous and professional manner while on-site, over the phone, and via electronic media
Adjusts to changing priorities and responsibilities as organizational demands grow and evolve
Performs other duties as assigned