RN - C/C Staff Nurse Education Coordinator

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in Norfolk, Virginia, seeks an RN - Education Coordinator to collaborate with management in identifying educational needs. This role involves evaluating educational programs and providing nursing care based on specific patient needs.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, strong leadership and communication skills, and experience in pediatric nursing with a commitment to professional growth.

The environment is patient-focused, ensuring quality care and competence in regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Current Virginia state license as a Registered Nurse required.
• Two to three years of neonatal/pediatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR Training required within 45 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care.
• Maintains documentation for educational processes.
• Evaluates and modifies educational processes as needed.
• Plans and monitors individualized nursing care.

Skills

Clinical care

Educational program development

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Summary

The RN - Education Coordinator works collaboratively with the management team and division education department in identifying educational and/or learning needs of the assigned area(s). Facilitates, instructs and evaluates educational programs in support of professional growth, maintaining competence and compliance with regulatory & policy changes. Reports to department leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care respective to the assigned patient population.
• Maintains and ensures appropriate documentation for learning episodes or educational processes.
• Assists in the orientation process and program for staff.
• Continuously evaluates and modifies educational processes to meet the needs of the learner and organization.
• Utilizes the principles of adult learning, cultural diversity and learning styles in planning educational opportunities.
• Plans, provides, and monitors individualized nursing care in response to specific patient needs within a defined scope of practice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current Virginia state license as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse holding a valid Compact State license.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
• Bachelor’s Degree required or must be actively enrolled in a Bachelor’s program with graduation within three years. BSN preferred.
• Two to three years of progressively more responsible neonatal/pediatric nursing experience preferred.
• Demonstrates leadership skills, excellent communication skills and strong critical thinking skills necessary.
• RN certification preferred.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize Microsoft Office applications.
• CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.

Working Conditions

• Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.

Physical Requirements

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CHKDHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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