RN - G / C Staff Nurse Education Coordinator

RN - G / C Staff Nurse Education Coordinator

GENERAL 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

Instructs, 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 individual 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.

Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care respective to the assigned patient population.

Performs other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

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

RN certification preferred.

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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