Education Coordinator

Glenwood Regional Medical Center; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenwood Regional Medical Center in Louisiana seeks a Nurse Educator to lead staff development and community education efforts, developing evidence-based programs and administering in-house online courses.

You will support policy coordination, provide clinical guidance to leaders, and analyze data to improve competencies and patient care. Five years of clinical experience and LA RN licensure are required; BLS is mandatory with ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Louisiana required.
• BSN preferred.
• Five years clinical experience in assigned areas; nurse-peer training experience.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred.
• BLS instructor status within 12 months of hire.
• ACLS instructor status within 18 months of hire.
• PALS/NRP provider status within 2 years; instructor if directed by CNO.

Responsibilities

• Serve as role model, consultant, and facilitator for staff and community education.
• Develop and administer evidence-based clinical staff development programs to improve patient care.
• Administer and track in-house online courses for all staff.
• Assist in policy coordination and management of hospital policies.
• Provide clinical support and act as resource for directors, nurse managers, and staff.
• Gather, analyze, and assess data from multiple sources to drive learning initiatives.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Self-directed

Time management

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Teaching/Training

Education

Louisiana RN licensure

BSN preferred

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Tools

BLS Provider

ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Serves as a role model, consultant, charge agent, teacher and facilitator in assessing learning needs and in planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and evaluating educational activities for the staff and community. Responsible for the development and administration of evidence and theory based, clinical staff development programs for the purpose of improving patient care by increasing the competence of all personnel involved in the delivery of patient services. This position will administer and track in-house online courses to all staff members. This position will assist in policy coordination and management of hospital policies. Provides clinical support and serves as a resource for director, nurse managers, clinical leaders and staff to maintain competencies and improve skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Ability to gather, analyze and assess data from various sources.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.


• BSN preferred.


• Five years clinical experience specific to clinical areas assigned. Experience in nurse-peer training.

SPECIAL SKILLS/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Louisiana.


• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and the community.


• Proficient computer skills.


• Must be self-directed and self-motivated.


• Agrees to be flexible with hours to meet timely educational needs.


• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to exercise independent judgment in the completion of assignments and duties.


• Readily adapts to change and welcomes new approaches when circumstances demand it.


• Certification in BLS Provider required.


• Certification in ACLS, PALS, NRP preferred.


• BLS instructor status within 12 months of hire date.


• ACLS instructor status required within 18 months of hire date.


• PALS and/or NRP provider status within 2 years; instructor of PALS and/or NRP within 3 years of employment as directed by CNO.


• Minimal travel required.

Please indicate whether you have ever been convicted of a crime, including any misdemeanors and/or DUI/DWI. (Criminal conviction(s) will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment).