Education Coordinator
About The Position
Position Summary: The Education Coordinator performs and provides coordination for department functions and processes to ensure regulatory compliance in issues of orientation, safety, staff development, and patient/family education. In coordination with the Clinical Nurse Educators, Department Managers and the Director, the Education Coordinator implements educational programs, equipment training, and clinical outcomes evaluation; creates and maintains organizational systems that support the department in those areas. Adult learning principles will be utilized to appropriately match the educational and professional needs and requirements of the staff in providing necessary and complementary educational programs. The position is responsible for collaborating with the Clinical Educators to provide staff development in a dynamic manner to meet needs for professional growth and development. The position is aligned with community education resource networks and provides support to programs designed for the education of patients and their families across the lifespan. Ensures a professional and responsive atmosphere by greeting patients, visitors, staff, and physicians promptly and courteously. Refers to each individual by name when appropriate. Demonstrates knowledge of State and Federal Regulations and Joint Commission standards. Demonstrates sensitivity to the customer's learning history and needs. Collaborates with clinical educators and/or department managers to develop lesson plans based on assessments, focusing on all domains of learning. Performs ongoing assessment as indicated. Analyzes setting, environment, history, culture, and other information, including age-specific criteria, to determine appropriate education/learning activity or project Develops and prioritizes project or educational learning activities based on customer needs and service line activity.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or GED
- A high degree of proficiency with computer software programs and operating skills such as the Google platform and Microsoft Office
Nice To Haves
- Two (2) years recent related experience in hospital or health related field; experience in adult education
- Bachelors Other Health Education or Health related field
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
