Education Coordinator - Outpatient Cancer Center

Texas Children's Careers • Houston, TX

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About The Position

We are searching for an Education Coordinator with our Outpatient Cancer Center -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will ensure effective and efficient education and training of clinical staff at the practice level and to assist in the implementation of designated centralized components of the educational program. The educational program consists of: 1) centralized orientation, 2) annual competence assessment, 3) practice orientation and preceptor/buddy development, 4) required training, 5) ongoing staff development, 6) student affiliations, and 7) performance improvement. “As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.” Think you’ve got what it takes?

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, or associate’s degree in nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement, or an associate’s degree in a related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining a RN license, or technical diploma in nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement, or must be currently enrolled in a nursing bridge program working toward an MSN. Verified BSN-equivalency or a signed agreement is required
• RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing or Nursing Licensure Compact required
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required
• 2 years clinical nursing experience required

Nice To Haves

• Some leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, coordinates and evaluates educational programs for clinical and non-clinical staff
• Instructs 4 CPR/BLS programs annually by collaborating with the department of clinical training and development
• Identifies group of mentors/preceptors for clinical departments to assist with orientation of new employees and staff completion of required training programs
• Coordinates the assignment of orientees to preceptors, serves as a resource for preceptors, and provides coaching and support to preceptors who are dealing with difficult orientee situations, as measured by preceptor feedback
• Manages special projects and performance improvement initiatives for the department
• Works closely with Quality and Outcomes Management to establish a proficient knowledge base of all regulatory agency standards and an expert knowledge base of key areas related to nursing and relevant standard changes as evidenced by attendance and participation organizational readiness committees
• Provides nursing consultation and clinical expertise to individual clinics and ancillary departments to facilitate clinical operations and patient care
• Documents and submits incidents including plan or follow-up to the director of nursing and clinic leadership within 24 hours of occurrence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees