EDUCATION COORD-NSG

Position Summary

Directs and performs orientation appropriate to all new patient care employees and re-orients and educates current employees to changes in policies and procedures and federal and state guidelines and regulations regarding care and documentation.

Prepares, directs, schedules, and provides education and instruction on topics pertinent to health care, new procedures and high-tech operations.

Develops and revises printed forms for documentation to meet standards and improve time management.

Prepares new policies and procedures along with revising existing policies and procedures.

Prepare materials for in-service/education by research and development.

Education and provide inservice to staff by direct teaching, providing written material and skills labs.

Responsible for orientation of new patient care employees and re-orientation of present employees.

Directly supervise patient care employees at least once yearly.

Provide one-on-one support for staff related to clinical and professional problems.

Maintain records of all employees regarding education/inservices by current file system.

Prepare and maintain resource files and materials needed to provide education for staff and patients.

Policies and Procedures

Fulfills responsibilities that follow policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Experience

At least two (2) years clinical experience.

Licenses and Certifications

Licensure Requirement: Current Tennessee RN license.