Program Coordinator - Nursing Excellence Center

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking a Program Coordinator to provide operational and administrative support for nursing excellence programs, ensuring efficient workflows, accreditation readiness, and a high-quality learner experience.

The role spans coordinating core processes, supporting recruitment and onboarding, maintaining education records, tracking certifications, and producing reports for nursing leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in program coordination, healthcare administration, or related fields.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with diverse teams and external partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and enterprise data and project management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage core operational processes, emphasizing efficiency and clear communication.
• Support nursing recruitment, onboarding, retention, and professional development initiatives.
• Maintain records related to certification, continuing education, and career advancement.
• Assist with accreditation readiness activities by tracking data, organizing evidence, and managing timelines.
• Coordinate research, evidence-based practice activities, and documentation.
• Oversee departmental technology tools, including databases and learning platforms.
• Track financial resources, budgets, and expenses tied to professional development.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and communication materials for nursing leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Discretion

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

Enterprise data systems

Project management systems

Job description

Role Overview

The Program Coordinator provides operational and administrative support for nursing excellence programs, ensuring efficient workflows, accreditation compliance, and a high-quality learner experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage core operational processes, emphasizing efficiency and clear communication.
• Support nursing recruitment, onboarding, retention, and professional development initiatives.
• Maintain records related to certification, continuing education, and career advancement.
• Assist with accreditation readiness activities by tracking data, organizing evidence, and managing timelines.
• Coordinate research, evidence-based practice activities, and documentation.
• Oversee departmental technology tools, including databases and learning platforms.
• Track financial resources, budgets, and expenses tied to professional development.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and communication materials for nursing leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in program coordination, healthcare administration, or related fields.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with diverse teams and external partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and enterprise data and project management systems.

Additional Details

The role requires independent management of complex programs, prioritization across multiple initiatives, and onsite presence. No supervisory experience necessary.