Education Coordinator, Obstetrics

Freeport Memorial Hospital; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercyhealth seeks an RN Education Coordinator for Obstetrics to lead development, coordination, and delivery of clinical education programs supporting excellence in maternal and newborn care.

You will mentor new nurses, assess educational needs, and coordinate competency validations, working with nursing leadership to enhance staff development and clinical performance across the obstetrics service line.

Qualifications

• ADN or BSN from an accredited program required.
• MSN preferred.
• Two or more years RN experience, or one or more years RN experience in area of specialty.

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary educator for new staff in their entity and coordinates with each unit preceptor.
• Mentors new nurses through programs such as the new grad support group and the preceptor group.
• Conducts educational needs assessments and develops programs based on identified needs.
• Coordinates annual educational offerings and updates with unit leadership.
• Promotes clinical ladder advancement and attainment of national certification.
• Assists in portfolio development and education required for national specialty certification.
• Facilitates Evidence Based Practice initiatives and disseminates research and best practices.

Skills

Language skills

Computer skills

EMR familiarity

Education

ADN/BSN required

MSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Medical Record

Job description

OVERVIEW

As an RN Education Coordinator for Obstetrics, you will lead the development, coordination, and delivery of clinical education programs that support excellence in maternal and newborn care. You will mentor new nurses, assess educational needs, facilitate evidence-based practice initiatives, coordinate competency validations and certifications, and collaborate with nursing leadership to enhance staff development and clinical performance. This role combines clinical expertise, education, and leadership to promote professional growth, quality outcomes, and exceptional patient care across the obstetrics service line.

SCHEDULE

20-hours per week

SHIFT

Days

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as primary educator for new staff in their entity and coordinates with each unit preceptor
• Participates in education as appropriate for the Electronic Medical Record, especially as it relates to clinical content
• Is a mentor for new employees and new graduate nurses by supporting the new employee through programs such as the new grad support group and the preceptor group
• Conducts periodic educational needs assessments and develops educational programs based on the identified needs
• Identifies clinical learning needs through use of a variety of methods including observation, staff meetings, occurrences, unit-based data and partner input
• In collaboration with unit leadership, creates an annual calendar of planned educational offerings and updates throughout the year
• Enhances partner growth through promoting clinical ladder level advancement and attainment of national certification
• Assists partners in portfolio development and in attaining education required to achieve national specialty certification
• Participates in unit-based meetings including Nurse Practice Council, Professional Development Council and routine staff meetings, sharing upcoming learning opportunities along with identified needs within the department
• Implements innovative instructional methods for use in meeting the educational needs of all nursing department personnel
• Coordinates outside consultants and trainers who conduct training on specific topics (i.e. vendors whose new products have been selected for use within the hospital)
• Maintains class evaluations of instructors, consultants, and trainers
• Assists directors and clinical nurse specialists in maintaining unit bulletin boards
• Obtains CEU's for programs as appropriate
• Collaborates with others in order to provide monthly newsletters
• Facilitates Evidence Based Practice initiatives by providing resources and direction to nurses and dissemination of other entity research and best practice initiatives
• Assists in coordinating education as requested to all components of the health system (i.e. Harvard, Walworth, clinics)
• Participates as a member of the Education Team for house wide education and dissemination of information
• Collaborates with Clinical Nurse Specialists and system education coordinators in coordinating annual nursing documentation and skills fair
• Plans and hosts unit-based skills validations as appropriate to the department
• Coordinates and participates in teaching programs as appropriate for areas of expertise such as EKG Class, CCRN review, monthly nursing education classes
• Participates in writing and updating policies/procedures as appropriate
• Maintains records for mandatory certifications of staff as appropriate for their units

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• ADN or BSN from an accredited BSN Completion Program required
• MSN preferred
• Two or more years RN experience, or one or more years RN experience in area of specialty

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• Licensed as an RN in state of practice
• Approved BLS certification required within 90 days (Other certification per unit requirements: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP)

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Language Skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Computer Skills. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. May include color blind test (per department guidelines)

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Work requires a high level of autonomy

SUPERVISES

N/A

PAY RANGE

$73,107.50 - $109,661.26

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Well-being Programs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities

OUR MISSION

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better

OUR COMMITMENT

We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations

HISTORY

For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin

CAPABILITIES

The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary

CONTACT

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