Emergency Department Education Coordinator - Emergency Department - FT 1.0 (80 hrs biweekly) (71951)

MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM•Marietta, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Emergency Department Education Coordinator is responsible for education services of the assigned department/ unit. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

Current Licensure in the State of Ohio as a Registered Nurse
Bachelor’s degree in nursing or relevant field or currently pursuing is required.
High School Diploma/GED in lieu of degree required.
BLS certification required.
Maintains compliance in RQI required.
Verbal and written communication skills, especially ability to provide critical feedback
Computer literacy – working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
ability to use office equipment such as copiers, scanners, printers.

Nice To Haves

Clinical education experience preferred.
At least 3 years of critical care and/or emergency nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses, develops, and coordinates education for staff on all new equipment, new procedures and identified educational needs.
Responsible in conjunction with the Clinical Informatics Educator for initial EDM documentation training and on-going training related to knowledge gaps, regulatory deficiencies, and updates.
Responsible in conjunction with the Director of Nursing, Emergency/Urgent Care Services and Clinical Nurse Managers for nursing orientation for the emergency department including new employees and transfers.
Responsible in conjunction with Director of Nursing, Emergency/Urgent Care Services and Clinical Nurse Managers for validation of skills and competence.
Assists with creating/updating policies, procedures, or order sets for the emergency department.
Responsible for communication of orientee’s progress to Clinical Nurse Manager and assists with ongoing orientation plan.
Assists with chart audits as needed to assess compliance with regulations and staff competency in documentation and any gaps needing further education.
Functions as additional staff member within pre-established minimum and maximum guidelines.
Works cooperatively with preceptors, Directors, Clinical Nurse Managers and Education Specialists to ensure consistency and efficiency of educational system, including record keeping, skill assessment and course development.
Teach course(s) in their specialty area and/or AHA course(s) if available.
Serves as an expert in their specialty within their nursing practice.
Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.