Pediatric Patient Education Coordinator

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc. is seeking a Nursing Education professional to assess, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate patient family education for patients, families, and staff.

The role supports safe patient care and a safe environment through education and documentation, with emphasis on pediatrics, regulatory alignment, and cross-functional collaboration. The position requires three years of pediatrics experience (five years preferred), and a BSN or related field.

Qualifications

• Must have three years of pediatrics experience; five years preferred.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Collects information related to patient family education needs, analyzes issues and trends, and validates/prioritizes organizational needs.
• 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.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Epic

Job description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc. is seeking a Nursing Education professional to assess, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate patient family education for patients, families, and staff.

The role supports safe patient care and a safe environment through education and documentation, with emphasis on pediatrics, regulatory alignment, and cross-functional collaboration. The position requires three years of pediatrics experience (five years preferred), and a BSN or related field.