Education & Quality Improvement Coordinator, CCU

CGH Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 48,298 - 72,447; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

IMRF Retirement Fund

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Optional Insurances

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Gift Shop Discount

Day Care Discount

Dietary Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Pharmacy Discount

Vision Center Discount

Job summary

CGH Medical Center is seeking an individual to coordinate the educational needs of staff within the department. The role involves overseeing training programs, ensuring compliance with quality improvement protocols, and maintaining educational records. Candidates must hold a current IL Registered Nursing license and have a strong background in departmental operations.

Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and various discounts. The salary range for this position is $35.06 - $52.59 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have a current IL Registered Nursing license.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Nursing/Education is preferred.
• Three years experience in a department setting is strongly preferred.
• Must complete necessary certifications within specified timeframes.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS are required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate departmental staff education including competencies.
• Oversee the quality improvement program in the unit.
• Develop annual educational goals related to nursing practice.
• Implement training programs and ensure staff educational needs are met.
• Participate in budgeting for educational resources.

Skills

Educational program coordination

Patient care

Quality improvement

BLS, ACLS, PALS certification

Independent work and initiative

Education

Current IL Registered Nursing license

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Nursing/Education

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE

Coordinates the department staff education including basic competencies and provides and maintains ongoing educational staff needs. Also coordinates the quality improvement program in the unit by assisting in the improvement of processes, operations, and the performance of the staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversees the preceptor program and the quality improvement program within the department.
• Obtain and maintain all certifications needed to work in department.
• Maintains records of all education, in-services, and all orientation conducted in the department.
• Develops annual educational goals and objectives related to professional nursing practice.
• Implements orientation, in‑service training and continuing education programs for all persons in the department(s); including skills labs and special in‑services in coordination with ANM and departmental Director.
• Work with department manager to assure that comprehensive, well‑organized interdisciplinary educational opportunities are coordinated and are in response to staff need, research, and/or QI findings.
• Reviews and makes recommendations regarding the qualifications and competence of department personnel who provide patient services and meets regularly with ANM/director to keep them informed.
• Provide direct patient care as needed to maintain skills at bedside and to project a good image to staff.
• Assists in developing, implementing and conducting ongoing Performance Improvement (PI) and Quality Control (QC) programs for the department(s) working closely with the Quality Department and ANM and Departmental Director.
• Coordinates closely with the Nurse Navigator to assure staff educational needs are met.
• Enforces policies and procedures to ensure departmental effectiveness; recommends revisions as needed.
• Participates in the budgeting by recommending products, services through research, monitoring, and implementation.
• Reviews, develops, and updates resource materials as needed.
• Serves on committees when requested by Departmental Director.
• Coordinate with other departmental educators in areas where there is overlapping educational needs.
• Coordinates with the CGH Professional Development Department as necessary.

SPECIALIZED KNOW-HOW & REQUIREMENTS

• Current IL Registered Nursing license required.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s Degree in Nursing/Education (preferred).
• This position is required to complete Master of Nursing/Education within 5 years in this role.
• Minimum of three years experience working in department setting strongly preferred.
• Must complete certifications as required by department within the allotted timeframe.
• BLS required.
• ACLS and PALS required per specific department.
• Able to work independently and take initiative to self‑start as evidenced by need for minimal supervision and follow‑up preferred.

COMPENSATION RANGE

$35.06 - $52.59

BENEFITS

• Health and Dental Insurance
• IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund) Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Optional Insurances
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness
• Gift Shop Discount
• CGH Day Care Discount
• CGH Dietary Discount
• Employee Assistance Program
• CGH Pharmacy Discount
• CGH Vision Center Discount