Registered Nurse (RN) Education Coordinator

Lifepoint Health • Langhorne, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

St Mary Rehab Hospital is part of
Lifepoint Health
[https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery
network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment
to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As
a Registered Nurse (RN)
joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission
dedicated to
making communities healthier
®. Join us on this meaningful journey
where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference
in the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

• Must demonstrate the ability to appropriately assume responsibility, authority and tasks.
• Must communicate effectively in both oral and written form to widely diverse audience – ranging from unskilled personnel to highly trained and experienced professionals; effective human relations skills are required for interfacing with team members, all levels of staff, physicians, patients, families and other contacts.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Must possess the ability to effectively function in a stressful environment.
• Must possess the ability to use the following equipment: Telephone / Overhead Paging System / Fax Machine / Calculator / Computer / Wheelchair / Gurney / Hospital Beds.
• Must be able to work any scheduled shifts.
• Must be willing to work periodic overtime and be prepared to take call as required.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with excellent verbal, written communication skills.
• Ability to function independently, attend to detail, work under pressure, and prioritize multiple projects.
• Creative, energetic individual with strong public relations abilities; professional appearance, attitude, and motivation is essential.
• Shows initiative to develop educational programs.
• Associate’s degree required
• CPR/BCLS certification required
• Registered Nurse licensed to work in the state of Pennsylvania

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• BCLS Instructor Preferred
• ACLS Provider Preferred

Responsibilities

• Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies.
• Coordinating the general orientation, clinical orientation, evaluating the effectiveness of educational programs.
• Conducts a learning needs assessment of the organization (annually and periodically) and staff by department as required by accrediting agencies Implements training and educational offerings in coordination and collaboration with leadership to meet the learning needs.
• Validates individual completion of required training assigned annually and periodically.
• Reports the training programs, numbers trained to appropriate committee structures up to and including the Board through the Director. Evaluates quality of patient care according to professional standards Maintains a current list of the certifications required by job description for individuals by department
• Assists with the implementation and enforcement of the Joint Commission, Medicare, Conditions of Participation and other applicable regulations and standards.
• Acts as a resource for patient and/or family health education. The Educator is the administrator of the Healthstream Lifetalent, Job descriptions, and competency software
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Provides leadership for the assessment of learning/resource needs and the subsequent establishment of directional goals for hospital staff development that are compatible with service teaching and research objectives.
• Collaborates with department managers and resource personnel using indicators such as new policy development, new technology, patient case study, and quality assurance monitors, to prioritize staff development needs.
• Establishes and maintains a resource pool of health professionals, current health care information, and media and material resources to assist and support staff education and professional outreach.
• Monitors staff education and assist Human Resources to ensure license, certifications, competencies and required training is completed on time. Participates in the documentation and recommendations for CCF to employees not in compliance.
• Coordinates professional outreach program offerings. Recommends direction and program focus.
• Functions as the liaison for the annual MASH Program (Multiple Avenues for Successful Healthcare).
• Functions as a liaison with community health professionals to promote hospital professional/education programs and services. Employee Health
• Conducts the responsibilities of Employee Health. Coordinates employee health initiatives and programs. Will develop, alongside of Human Resources, policies and procedures for pre-employment and on-boarding process for new employees.
• Contacts/Interacts with: Hospital leadership, Patients, Families, Physicians, Department Leaders, Staff, Vendors, and other Officials.
• Collaborates with departmental directors to complete competency-based skills checklist for all departments/areas of the organization.
• Develops competencies for employed, contracted, affiliate, volunteers and others as identified with individual validation of adequate completion of the training for maintenance of current HR education files.
• To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Functional Demands Populations Served, Does not treat or care for patients.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree