Education Coordinator- Full Time Days

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC seeks a Clinical Education Specialist to advance nursing and allied health education, competency validation, and simulation-based learning. You will partner with leaders to implement adult-learning strategies and oversee preceptor development and workplace safety training.

Responsibilities include coordinating AHA courses, ensuring evidence-based practice, and supporting regulatory education.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree in Nursing/Allied Health or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing/Allied Health/Education preferred.
• AHA Instructor certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of healthcare/education experience.
• 1 year of staff education, classroom instruction, competency validation or simulation training.
• Experience in allied health education, preceptor development, or AHA instruction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with department leaders to promote clinical competency and practice.
• Serve as a resource on adult learning principles and education methods.
• Coordinate educational activities and competency validation.
• Develop and evaluate preceptor education initiatives.
• Facilitate workplace violence prevention and de-escalation training.
• Coordinate and deliver AHA courses and maintain instructor status.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Clinical education

Preceptor development

Facilitation/presentation

AHA training programs

Educational needs assessment

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing / Allied Health

Bachelor's degree preferred

AHA Instructor certification preferred

Job description

FacilityCape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocationFayetteville, North CarolinaDepartmentTraining and DevelopmentJob FamilyNursingWork ShiftDays (United States of America)SummaryDemonstrate expertise in adult learning and clinical education to support competency, professional practice, and patient safety across nursing and allied health disciplines. Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate educational activities focused on clinical competence, preceptor development, simulation-based learning, workplace violence prevention, competency validation, and American Heart Association training programs. Serve as an educational resource to clinical staff, leaders, and interdisciplinary teams.Major Job FunctionsThe following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:Partners with department leaders, Clinical Educators and managers to develop, implement, and evaluate strategies to promote clinical competency and professional practiceActs as a resource for adult learning principles, clinical education, allied health education and assigned specialty areasProvides or coordinates educational activities utilizing adult learning principles according to planned objectivesAssists with annual competency validation, skills assessment and remediation programsDevelops, coordinates and evaluates allied health and interdisciplinary educational programsSupports development, implementation and evaluation of preceptor education and development initiativesFacilitates workplace violence prevention education, including de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention and employee safety trainingFacilitates simulation-based learning activities including scenario development, simulation delivery, and debriefingCoordinates and delivers American Heart Association (AHA) courses and maintains instructor status as requiredPromotes evidence-based practices through consultation, committee participation and educational activitiesSupports accreditation, regulatory and compliance-related education requirementsParticipates in continuing education in assigned specialty areas to maintain competencyIncorporates appropriate resource utilization, including data collection, retrieval, analysis, and reportingProvides feedback in a constructive manner and promotes a positive learning environmentOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:Education and Formal Training:Associate's degree in Nursing, Allied Health, Health Sciences or related healthcare field requiredBachelor's degree in Nursing, Allied Health, Health Sciences, Education, or related healthcare field preferredCurrent licensure, registration or certification in a healthcare discipline, as applicable, requiredSpecialty certification and/or AHA Instructor certification preferredWork Experience:3 years of healthcare, clinical, allied health, education, workforce development or related experience required1 year of experience providing staff education, classroom instruction, competency validation, simulation training or workforce development activities required1 year of experience in allied health education, preceptor development, simulation or AHA instruction preferredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English languageDemonstrates positive interpersonal skillsStrong verbal, written, presentation and facilitation skills requiredAbility to mentor, coach and effect positive changeStrong knowledge of adult learning principles and clinical education practicesDemonstrates effective organizational and leadership skillsKnowledge of competency-based education and training methodologiesKnowledge of workplace violence prevention strategies and de-escalation techniquesAbility to facilitate simulation-based learning activities and educational technologiesDemonstrates credentials as an instructor-level provider in AHA programs and other assigned education programs, as applicablePhysical Requirements:Speech and auditory acuity for communication and instructionVisual acuity for observation and assessment of learner performanceMany hours of standing, walking, bending and liftingMay involve skin, eye, mucous membrane or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materialsMust be able to lift 35 pounds#CFVH-2026Required Licenses and CertificationsRN - Board Of NursingCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity