Registered Nurse Education Coordinator, OR - Days

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Janesville, WI

3d•$35 - $53

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Education Coordinator oversees and coordinates nursing unit education and orientation programs to support staff development and competency. The role serves as a primary educator for new staff, mentors new employees and graduate nurses, assesses learning needs, and develops and delivers education for nursing personnel. The coordinator collaborates with unit leadership, Clinical Nurse Specialists, system education coordinators, and other partners to support professional development, evidence-based practice, competency, and system-wide education. The position requires a high level of autonomy and may include a color blind test according to department guidelines. Schedule is 32 hours per week on rotating days.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited BSN Completion Program.
At least two years of RN experience, or at least one year of RN experience in the area of specialty.
Current RN license in the state of practice.
Approved BLS certification required within 90 days.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business and professional materials, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions.
Knowledge of database, spreadsheet, and word processing software.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
Additional certifications may be required according to unit needs, including ACLS, PALS, PEARS, or NRP.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary educator for new staff and coordinate with unit preceptors.
Participate in education related to the Electronic Medical Record, particularly clinical content.
Mentor new employees and new graduate nurses through programs such as the new graduate support group and preceptor group.
Conduct educational needs assessments and develop programs based on identified needs.
Identify clinical learning needs through observation, staff meetings, occurrences, unit-based data, and partner input.
Work with unit leadership to create and update an annual calendar of educational offerings.
Promote clinical ladder advancement and national certification; assist partners with portfolio development and required education for specialty certification.
Participate in unit-based meetings, including Nurse Practice Council, Professional Development Council, and staff meetings, and share learning opportunities and identified needs.
Implement instructional methods that meet the educational needs of nursing department personnel.
Coordinate outside consultants and trainers conducting topic-specific training.
Maintain class evaluations for instructors, consultants, and trainers.
Assist directors and clinical nurse specialists with unit bulletin boards.
Obtain continuing education units for programs as appropriate.
Collaborate with others to provide monthly newsletters.
Facilitate Evidence Based Practice initiatives by providing resources and direction and disseminating research and best-practice initiatives.
Assist with coordinating education across health system components, including Harvard, Walworth, and clinics.
Participate on the Education Team for house-wide education and information dissemination.
Collaborate with Clinical Nurse Specialists and system education coordinators on annual nursing documentation and skills fairs.
Plan and host unit-based skills validations as appropriate.
Coordinate and participate in teaching programs within areas of expertise, such as EKG classes, CCRN review, and monthly nursing education classes.
Participate in writing and updating policies and procedures as appropriate.
Maintain records for mandatory staff certifications as appropriate for assigned units.