Staff Education Coordinator

About the role

Responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and conducting staff services to assist in monitoring and evaluating factors that directly and indirectly influence patient care. Provides oversight and direction for all orientation and ongoing education for agency staff.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse currently licensed in the state
• 3 years experience in home health or related programs
• 1 year of supervisory or management experience involving evaluation, training, and personnel supervision
• Experience in staff education is desirable
• Must be capable of performing all job duties

Responsibilities

• Prepares a program of orientation and ongoing education for agency staff relative to the quality improvement plan, agency’s standards of care, clinical practice, and regulatory changes
• Identifies general and specific needs of staff relative to their skills and arranges special training as needed
• Reviews plans with Assistant Administrator for approval
• Designs the Agency’s in-service education plan and ensures proper in-service records are maintained; reviews plan with Human Resource Director
• Stays abreast of current practice in home health fields and suggests beneficial resources (texts, workshops, audio-visual materials) to staff; recommends appropriate materials to Administrator for approval
• Assists in updating agency staff on new or changing Medicare/Medicaid and government rules and regulations
• Assists Director of Patient Services in educating field staff on patient care issues
• Provides or coordinates ongoing education for Infection Control/OSHA according to agency and federal guidelines
• Develops and implements appropriate safety policies
• Communicates clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) with all levels of staff, patients, and physicians
• Teaches to improve practice within the company
• Attends in-services, seminars, or other meetings as assigned by immediate supervisor or management
• Maintains confidentiality of business practices, activities, and personnel information
• Maintains a professional attitude, fostering team philosophy and environment for all personnel
• Maintains a professional appearance at all times
• Follows all agency policies and procedures