Oncology Education RN Coordinator – Training & Orientation

Covenant Health; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health Cancer Centers in the United States seeks a Registered Nurse Education Coordinator to lead orientation for new patient care staff, provide ongoing clinical education, and ensure adherence to policies and state regulations. This role collaborates with nursing leadership to align best practices in oncology education and patient care.

Duty includes developing educational materials, supervising staff, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives across Covenant Health Cancer

Qualifications

• Two years minimum clinical nursing experience.
• Ability to develop and deliver educational in-services and trainings.
• Current Tennessee RN license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present in-service education for staff.
• Coordinate orientation for new patient care employees.
• Provide ongoing education updates on policies and procedures.
• Supervise patient care staff at least once yearly.
• Maintain education records and training materials.
• Develop and revise educational resources and forms.
• Support quality improvement initiatives related to education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing Education

Staff Education

Clinical Nursing

Education

RN licensure (Tennessee)

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse Education Coordinator, Covenant Health Cancer Centers

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Will focus attention on Medical Oncology but may be asked to support education in other areas of the service line.

Will work closely with the nursing leadership team as well as the staff to ensure alignment in best practice.

Covenant Health Cancer Centers Overview:

Covenant Health Cancer Centeris our region’s largest cancer-fighting network, with more imaging centers, more board-certified physicians and surgeons, and more cancer and radiation centers closer to where you call home. And, we are a proud member of Covenant Health, ourregion’s top-performing healthcare network with 10hospitals,outpatient and specialtyservices,andCovenant Medical Group, our area’s fastest-growing physician practice division.

Therapies pioneered at Covenant Health Cancer Centers have transformed and saved the lives of hundreds of East Tennessee cancer patients, while progressive clinical trials have brought the most advanced new cancer medicines to this area. In addition to the original downtown location, there are TCSC facilities in West Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Sevierville, and Morristown.

Position Summary:

Directs and performs orientation appropriate to all new patient care employees and re-orients and educates current employees to changes in policies and procedures and federal and state guidelines and regulations regarding care and documentation. Prepares, directs, schedules, and provides education and instruction on topics pertinent to health care, new procedures, and high-tech operations. Develops and revises printed forms for documentation to meet standards and improve time management. Prepares new policies and procedures along with revising existing policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for in-service/education by research and development.
• Educate and provide inservice to staff by direct teaching, providing written material and skills labs.
• Responsible for orientation of new patient care employees and re-orientation of present employees.
• Directly supervise patient care employees at least once yearly.
• Provide one-on-one support for staff related to clinical and professional problems.
• Maintain records of all employees regarding education/inservices by current file system.
• Prepare and maintain resource files and materials needed to provide education for staff and patients.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

At least two (2) years clinical experience.

Licensure Requirement:

Current Tennessee RN license.