Patient Teaching Coordinator (RN) - Aflac Hem/Onc Clinic

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assesses, plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates patient family education teaching materials to meet needs of patients, families, and staff. Supports efforts to help ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta through patient education and documentation.

Requirements

Current Georgia licensure
Three years of experience in pediatrics required
Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Expertise with Microsoft Word and Outlook

Nice To Haves

Five years experience in pediatrics including one year of experience in patient/family and/or staff development education
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel/Access and Epic
Bachelor of Science in nursing, allied health, or related field

Responsibilities

Collects information related to patient family education needs, analyzes issues and trends, and validates/prioritizes organizational needs.
Incorporates research and evidence-based practice.
Plans, designs, and develops learning activities using adult learning concepts and instructional design principles to build staff competency for delivery of patient family education and documentation.
Incorporates principles of project management and facilitation in patient family education initiatives.
Coordinates activities and resources to achieve desired results.
Communicates closely with director/manager/team to ensure consistency in design and implementation where appropriate.
Provides consultation to facilitate change and enhance department and system goals with shared decision making councils, system committees, interdisciplinary teams, leaders, and stakeholders.
Incorporates ethics into practice, maintains confidentiality, ensures cultural sensitivity, and supports family-centered care.
Assists in development and implementation of activities designed to meet Joint Commission and other regulatory agency requirements.
Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting, and ensures educational programs are aligned with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta's vision and strategic plan.