EDUCATION COORD-NSG

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Education Coordinator, Emergency Room directs and conducts orientation for new patient care employees and re-orients and educates current employees about policy and procedure changes, as well as federal and state guidelines and regulations related to care and documentation. The role prepares, directs, schedules, and provides education on health care topics, new procedures, and high-tech operations. It also develops and revises documentation forms to meet standards and improve time management, and prepares new policies and procedures while revising existing ones. The position is full-time, 80 hours per pay period, with variable shifts, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. The hospital is a 444-bed facility and part of Covenant Health, a nonprofit health system serving East Tennessee.

Requirements

At least two years of clinical experience.
Current Tennessee RN license.
Education must be sufficient to meet the standards for the required license and/or certification; no minimum education level is specified.

Responsibilities

Prepare education and in-service materials through research and development.
Educate staff through direct teaching, written materials, and skills labs.
Orient new patient care employees and re-orient current employees.
Directly supervise patient care employees at least once yearly.
Provide one-on-one support to staff with clinical and professional problems.
Maintain employee education and in-service records using the current file system.
Prepare and maintain resource files and materials for staff and patient education.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; complete annual education assignments; work toward goals and objectives; and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.