Cardiology Clinical Education Coordinator - Full Time Days

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role

The Cardiology Clinical Education Coordinator is a registered nurse who functions under the direction of the Executive Director of Cardiology or Manager of Invasive Cardiology. This individual has advanced expertise and experience in invasive cardiology and patient care. The role is accountable for clinical staff development, unit-based education, and competency oversight. The coordinator provides continuing education formally and informally, facilitates orientation activities, and serves as a resource for staff, students, and orientees. The position promotes quality care standards, supports regulatory compliance, and drives patient safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, and evaluate patient care.
• Guide staff and students in developing and implementing interdisciplinary care plans.
• Perform and document patient assessments; make recommendations for complex or special needs cases.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members.
• Monitor and support compliance with clinical pathways and standards of care.
• Evaluate patient responses to treatment and recommend modifications as needed.
• Assess staff and student learning needs; provide and evaluate education.
• Participate in hospital and community committees to ensure accurate communication of clinical information.
• Provide clinical expertise and assist staff with difficult or unusual procedures.
• Conduct and evaluate staff development programs, including infection control education.
• Assess technical skills of cardiology staff and provide feedback for performance reviews.
• Support quality assurance activities, including compliance with PI standards and chart reviews.
• Determine staffing needs based on patient acuity and scope of practice; assist with staff assignments.
• Monitor staff compliance with unit routines and patient care standards.
• Address and report shift-related issues such as patient or physician concerns.
• Assist with orientation of new personnel and provide impromptu instruction on techniques and procedures.
• Complete mentoring requirements and assist with staff mentoring as needed.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and readiness for inspections.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and physician groups to support patient care and education.
• Provide direct patient care in the Cath Lab as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice as a RN in Georgia.
• Associates Degree in Nursing.
• Five (5) years experience in invasive cardiology subspecialty.
• Must be able to precept and function in the Cath & EP Labs.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Comprehension and comfort with computers and advancing technology.
• Excellent customer service skills including active listening and providing respectful feedback.
• Demonstrates initiative, self-discipline, confidence, and courage to lead and empower staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• A degree in Nursing (either BSN or MSN). BSN strongly encouraged within five years.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time.
• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time.
• Vision: Moderate; Frequently 31-65% of time.
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30%.
• Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30%.
• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%.
• Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%.
• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding.

Schedule

10-hour shifts, Morning - Afternoon.