Education Coordinator- FirstChoice

Trinity Health•Mishawaka, IN

About The Position

Develops, designs and implements the FirstChoice National Travel program educational plan. Assists in the development of the FirstChoice educational programs at each hub in collaboration with the site-specific resources. Facilitates staff competency in providing relationship-based care by using adult learning methodology, which incorporates demonstrating interest in, and respect for learners, and creating an environment of safety for both patients and nursing staff. Works to assess, plan, develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate skill acquisition and the learning process of system-wide employees. Work activities include such collaborative functions as orientation, preceptor development and programming, continuing education, staff development, mandatory education, and new product/new process education. Develops, designs and implements the FirstChoice National Travel program educational plan. Assists in the development of the FirstChoice educational programs at each hub in collaboration with the site-specific resources. Facilitates staff competency in providing relationship-based care by using adult learning methodology, which incorporates demonstrating interest in, and respect for learners, and creating an environment of safety for both patients and nursing staff. Works to assess, plan, develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate skill acquisition and the learning process of system-wide employees. Work activities include such collaborative functions as orientation, preceptor development and programming, continuing education, staff development, mandatory education, and new product/new process education. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. Works to assess, plan, develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate the skill acquisition and the learning process of employees needed for the FirstChoice National Travel program. Serves as a mentor and resource to the FirstChoice hubs in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the educational competencies for the FirstChoice staff. Facilitates and creates a student learning environment that achieves desired cognitive, affective and psychomotor outcomes. Facilitates learner development and socialization by helping nursing staff develop and integrate the values and behaviors expected. Utilizes assessment and evaluation strategies to assess and evaluate student learning. Participates in course/program design and evaluation of outcomes in order to formulate and evaluate course outcomes, and design courses/programs that reflect contemporary health care trends. Serves as a change agent and leader. Responsible for providing continuous quality improvement and a commitment to develop and maintain competence in the role. Engages in scholarship and acknowledges the importance of teaching as a scholarly activity. Provides a broad understanding and knowledge of the educational environment within the respective practice. Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner and assists in identifying problems, providing problem resolution. Other duties as assigned by the Manager. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Requirements

Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of nursing practice and education normally obtained through a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, and five (5) years' experience in a Nursing department with increasing responsibility and interest in education, practice and quality.
Minimum of one (1) year in a formal Nursing Educator role.
Must have current Nursing License.
Ability to continuously learn and seek professional development and growth through journals, professional local, regional and national affiliations, continuing education programs, seminars, and workshops to keep abreast of trends.
Experience in designing and developing various types of training and curriculum, and training trainers to deliver content.
Broad knowledge of training and deployment principles, methodologies, and techniques, delivery and evaluation.
Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Responsibilities

Works to assess, plan, develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate the skill acquisition and the learning process of employees needed for the FirstChoice National Travel program.
Serves as a mentor and resource to the FirstChoice hubs in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the educational competencies for the FirstChoice staff.
Facilitates and creates a student learning environment that achieves desired cognitive, affective and psychomotor outcomes.
Facilitates learner development and socialization by helping nursing staff develop and integrate the values and behaviors expected.
Utilizes assessment and evaluation strategies to assess and evaluate student learning.
Participates in course/program design and evaluation of outcomes in order to formulate and evaluate course outcomes, and design courses/programs that reflect contemporary health care trends.
Serves as a change agent and leader.
Responsible for providing continuous quality improvement and a commitment to develop and maintain competence in the role.
Engages in scholarship and acknowledges the importance of teaching as a scholarly activity.
Provides a broad understanding and knowledge of the educational environment within the respective practice.
Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships.
Approaches conflict in a constructive manner and assists in identifying problems, providing problem resolution.
Other duties as assigned by the Manager.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.