Patient Teaching Coordinator (RN) - Inpatient Hematology/Oncology Unit at Arthur M. Blank

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Nursing Education Specialist to assess, design, and deliver patient and family education programs. The role coordinates resources, integrates evidence-based practices, and partners with leadership to advance staff competency in delivering safe, high-quality pediatric care.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN or related field, state licensure, and at least three years of pediatric experience, with expertise in instructional design and clinical education

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in pediatrics required.
• Five years experience in pediatrics preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect information related to patient family education needs, analyzes issues and trends, and validates/prioritizes organizational needs.
• Incorporates research and evidence-based practice.
• Plans, designs, and develops learning activities using adult learning concepts and instructional design principles to build staff competency for delivery of patient family education and documentation.
• Coordinates activities and resources to achieve desired results.
• Communicates closely with director/manager/team to ensure consistency in design and implementation where appropriate.
• Provides consultation to facilitate change and enhance department and system goals with shared decision making councils, system committees, interdisciplinary teams, leaders, and stakeholders.
• Incorporates ethics into practice, maintains confidentiality, ensures cultural sensitivity, and supports family-centered care.
• Assists in development and implementation of activities designed to meet Joint Commission and other regulatory agency requirements.
• Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting, and ensures educational programs are aligned with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta's vision and strategic plan.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Educational design

Education

Bachelor of Science in nursing, allied health, or related field

Current Georgia licensure

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Epic

Job description

Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Shift Start Time

8:00 AM

Shift End Time

4:30 AM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

Assesses, plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates patient family education teaching materials to meet needs of patients, families, and staff. Supports efforts to help ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta through patient education and documentation.

Experience

• Three years of experience in pediatrics required, five years preferred
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years experience in pediatrics including one year of experience in patient/family and/or staff development education
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel/Access and Epic

Education

• Bachelor of Science in nursing, allied health, or related field

Certification Summary

• Current Georgia licensure

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Expertise with Microsoft Word and Outlook

Job Responsibilities

• Collects information related to patient family education needs, analyzes issues and trends, and validates/prioritizes organizational needs.
• Incorporates research and evidence-based practice.
• Plans, designs, and develops learning activities using adult learning concepts and instructional design principles to build staff competency for delivery of patient family education and documentation. Incorporates principles of project management and facilitation in patient family education initiatives.
• Coordinates activities and resources to achieve desired results.
• Communicates closely with director/manager/team to ensure consistency in design and implementation where appropriate.
• Provides consultation to facilitate change and enhance department and system goals with shared decision making councils, system committees, interdisciplinary teams, leaders, and stakeholders.
• Incorporates ethics into practice, maintains confidentiality, ensures cultural sensitivity, and supports family-centered care.
• Assists in development and implementation of activities designed to meet Joint Commission and other regulatory agency requirements.
• Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting, and ensures educational programs are aligned with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta's vision and strategic plan.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family

Nursing-Non Bedside