Health Education Coordinator- Nursing

UnityPoint Health • Fort Dodge, IA

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About The Position

The Health Education Coordinator is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of continuing education and organizational learning initiatives. This role supports evidence-based practice across the organization by identifying educational needs, coordinating professional development activities, and fostering a culture of lifelong learning and clinical excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required
• Current RN Licensure in State of Iowa or applicable compact state
• Three years experience with progressive responsibilities and demonstrated leadership abilities as a member of the healthcare team required
• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English
• Multicultural sensitivity
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office
• Customer/patient focused
• Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions
• Ability to work effectively with others, solve problems, think creatively, communicate effectively, and implement change in a positive manner
• Ability to organize and do long range planning
• Possesses integrity, initiative, flexibility, and effective interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree in Nursing preferred
• Experience in planning and executing education programs preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop evidence-based curricula and training materials
• Evaluate curriculum and instructional material and work with providership organizations to continually meet requirements for CEU/CEH distribution
• Assess, plan, and coordinate continuing education programs for clinical and non-clinical staff
• Manage logistics for in-person and virtual educational events, including workshops, seminars, and webinars
• Conduct organizational learning needs assessments in collaboration with department leaders
• Support onboarding and orientation programs for new staff
• Contributes to the annual budget process of the Health Education Center and operates within the budget
• Exhibits flexibility and openness to changes as a result of the continual evaluation of the Health Education Center
• Serve as a liaison for hospital staff and learning management system for online learning modules
• Participates in professional organizations and maintains professional growth
• Organizes task forces/committees and provides leadership in accordance with both parent organizations' guidelines
• Collaborates and networks with other health systems and community organizations to facilitate the delivery of continuing education
• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to accommodate departmental education needs
• Coordinates ongoing review of nursing and HEC policies and procedures
• Work with document managers to identify updates references
• Supports implementation of evidence based practiced into policy implementation

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401K matching
• Employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree