Education Coord-Nsg

Covenant Health•Lenoir City, TN

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Education Coordinator directs and conducts orientation for new patient care employees and re-orients and educates current employees about changes to policies, procedures, and federal and state guidelines and regulations related to care and documentation. The coordinator prepares, directs, schedules, and delivers education and instruction on health care topics, new procedures, and high-tech operations. The role also develops and revises printed documentation forms to meet standards and improve time management, and prepares new policies and procedures while revising existing ones.

Requirements

At least two years of clinical experience.
Must have and maintain Tennessee State RN licensure.
Education must be sufficient to meet the standards for the required license and/or certification.

Responsibilities

Research and develop materials for in-service education.
Educate and provide in-service training to staff through direct teaching, written materials, and skills labs.
Orient new patient care employees and re-orient current employees.
Directly supervise patient care employees at least once yearly.
Provide one-on-one support to staff regarding clinical and professional problems.
Maintain employee education and in-service records using the current file system.
Prepare and maintain resource files and materials for staff and patient education.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Complete required annual education assignments.
Work toward goals and objectives and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Prepare, direct, schedule, and provide education on health care topics, new procedures, and high-tech operations.
Develop and revise printed documentation forms to meet standards and improve time management.
Prepare new policies and procedures and revise existing policies and procedures.