EDUCATION COORD-NSG

Covenant Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Certification bonuses

Leadership development programs

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse Education Coordinator for the Neuroscience Unit at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. This role involves directing orientation for new patient care employees and providing ongoing education about healthcare operations and policies.

The coordinator will be responsible for supervising patient care employees and preparing training materials. Candidates should have a valid Tennessee RN license and a minimum of two years clinical experience. This position offers the opportunity to work within East Tennessee's largest nonprofit health system.

Qualifications

• At least two years of clinical experience required.
• Must have a current Tennessee RN license.
• Education sufficient to meet the standards for license achievement.

Responsibilities

• Direct and perform orientation for new patient care employees.
• Provide education on health care policies and procedures.
• Supervise patient care employees and maintain education records.

Skills

Clinical communication

Educational instruction

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Current Tennessee RN license

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse Education Coordinator, Neuroscience Unit

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Fort Sanders Regional Overview:

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a 444-bed hospital recognized for pairing clinical expertise with advanced medical technology to deliver exceptional care. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, we provide leading-edge treatment for stroke recovery. Our facility also offers specialized services in bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive spine procedures, and advanced orthopedic care.

Fort Sanders Regional is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee’s largest nonprofit health system and a Becker’s "Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare." Covenant Health includes nine hospitals and nearly 150 service locations, offering employees a comprehensive benefits package with tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification bonuses, and leadership development programs.

Position Summary:

Directs and performs orientation appropriate to all new patient care employees and re-orients and educates current employees to changes in policies and procedures and federal and state guidelines and regulations regarding care and documentation. Prepares, directs, schedules, and provides education and instruction on topics pertinent to health care, new procedures and high-tech operations. Develops and revises printed forms for documentation to meet standards and improve time management. Prepares new policies and procedures along with revising existing policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for in-service/education by research and development.
• Educate and provide inservice to staff by direct teaching, providing written material and skills labs.
• Responsible for orientation of new patient care employees and re-orientation of present employees.
• Directly supervise patient care employees at least once yearly.
• Provide one-on-one support for staff related to clinical and professional problems.
• Maintain records of all employees regarding education/inservices by current file system.
• Prepare and maintain resource files and materials needed to provide education for staff and patients.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

At least two (2) years clinical experience.

Licensure Requirement:

Current Tennessee RN license