Pediatric RN Education & Coordination Lead

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

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