Education Coordinator

ScionHealth; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Louisville at Jewish Hospital, a 30-bed long-term acute care facility on the Jewish Hospital campus in downtown Louisville, seeks an Education Specialist to lead ongoing staff education and orientation. You will partner with department leaders to design and deliver training, coordinate annual education calendars, and support quality improvement initiatives.

The role requires a bachelor’s in nursing, RN licensure, BLS/ACLS, and at least five years in acute care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• Current state RN licensure.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Five years of experience in an acute care Medical/Surgical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate continuing education and in-service education for the hospital.
• Develop monthly education calendar.
• Plan and coordinate continuing and in-service education for the hospital.
• Collaborate with managers to evaluate staff competency.
• Forecast and administer education operating budget.
• Ensure compliance training and alignment with corporate standards.
• Develop scope of services, policies and procedures supporting hospital education.

Skills

Fluent English

Time management

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Stress management

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Masters preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital Louisville at Jewish Hospital is a 30-bed long-term acute carehospital, with all private rooms, set within Jewish Hospital. We offer the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care 7 days a week so you can start your journey to wellness anytime. For added convenience, we are located in the heart of the Jewish Hospital campus in downtown Louisville, and easily accessible from main roads and highways.

Job Summary

Plans, coordinates and teaches continuing education and in-service education for the hospital, including General Orientation. Develops monthly education calendar. Conducts corporate compliance agreement training and other needed staff education. Participates in development of short-term and long-term educational goals based on identified needs through Quality Council and annual assessments. Collaborates with managers to evaluate staff competency.

Essential Functions

• Participates in development of short-term and long-term educational goals based on identified needs through Quality Council, Annual Assessments, etc.
• Assists Department Directors with the development of specific orientation and staff competency programs.
• Forecasts and administers education operating budget.
• Plans and coordinates continuing and in-service education for the hospital.
• Develops, plans and coordinates general hospital orientation.
• Coordinates with various department heads to include their specialty area.
• Develops, plans and coordinates periodic in-service training on those issues identified by the Hospital Quality Council or a designated Performance Improvement Team.
• Ensures that the hospital's employees receive compliance training and all education necessary to perform their job responsibilities, as required by the Company's Code of Business Conduct and the Corporate Compliance Agreement.
• Develops, designs and provides for a written scope of services, departmental policies and procedures that guide and support the provision and integration of services according to mission and vision of the hospital.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Approximate percent of time required to travel: O%
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, word-processing and spreadsheet software.
• Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, appropriate prioritization and time management skills.
• Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required
• Masters preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required

Experience

• Five years of experience in an acute care Medical/Surgical and/or