Education Coordinator

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The Education Coordinator serves a variety of functions in a hospital setting. They evaluate educational needs, set educational goals, develop, update, incorporate, and implement both non-clinical and clinical educational programs that meet hospital accreditation requirements and improve medical practices for patients' safety and well-being. The Education Coordinator is also responsible for developing a curriculum to satisfy continuing education requirements for other medical personnel. 

This is a full-time benefited position working 80 hours per two week pay period.  The hours are Monday - Friday.  

JOB FUNCTIONS

Quality

• Collaborates with administration and department leaders to plan and implement educational programs on all shifts to meet the goals and objectives of JRMC.
• Performs annual educational needs assessment and creates annual strategic educational plan per state regulations for employees including educational needs identified by leadership and all relevant quality improvement activities.
• Responsible for the learning management system including the design and production of learning modules for organization wide annual learning. Coordinate annual learning along with assisting leaders in the creation of new learning tools and resources within the learning management software. 
• Collaborate with Human Resources to ensure Education Policy is current and accurately reflects coursework requirement for clinical and non-clinical employees.
• Participate in appropriate committees and collaborates to promote a high standard of care by licensed and non-licensed employees.
• Identifies opportunities for education to support all quality initiatives.
• Continually investigate methods for improving patient care. 
• Participates in developing, maintaining and updating written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the facility with regards to employee education.
• Provides for communication of policy, procedure and other appropriate changes to employees and gathers feedback from employees within the unit.

Service

• Collaborates with an interprofessional team to solve problems and change processes to improve function and quality of patient care and support systems.
• Collaborates with the Medical Center Educator to provide support and resources for the execution of JRMC’s orientation/onboarding, precepting, and nurse residency programs.

People

• Uses adult education principles and instructional design to provide an effective and efficient system of employee education.
• Develops, coordinates and facilitates competencies at JRMC for all providers.
• Develops, coordinates and/or facilitates in organizational and educational programs, including but not limited to, skill labs, Aspire, and trainings from external entities
• Coordinates and organizes JRMC-led BLS, CPR, ACLS, PALS, NRP and CPI for direct care employees as required; may be trained in as an instructor in these certifications.
• Facilitates or provides training to additional instructors of certification classes.
• Maintains JRMC’s training site status for CPR, ACLS, PALS; coordinated with University of Jamestown and Anne Carlsen Center for certification partnership trainings
• Organizes, coordinates, and facilitates the Emerging Leaders program, ensuring smooth execution, participant engagement, and alignment with succession planning goals.
• Provides support to senior administration in the planning and execution of the Leadership Residency program, ensuring successful implementation and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Serves as an Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) champion by promoting and facilitating the integration of research-driven methods into clinical and organizational practices.
• Coordinates with the medical center educator and preceptor to review and develop training plans based on self-assessment conducted with a new hire, as designated.

Finance

• Collaborates with supervisory leader in developing budget for the Education department needs.
• Provides oversight of the mentoring program, ensuring effective matching, ongoing support, and program success.

Growth

• Drives increased participation and engagement by leveraging technology to deliver innovative, interactive learning methods such as simulation and e-learning.
• Fosters collaboration and partnership with external entities to broaden educational opportunities

Other

• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS OF JOB POSITION

1. Preparation & Training Minimum - Baccalaureate degree in healthcare field, leadership, or education. (If a degree is in Nursing, must hold ND Board of Nursing RN licensure) with at least 1 year of educational experience. Preferred The minimum qualifications and master’s degree in healthcare field, leadership and/or education. Position is required to attend Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training in the appropriate timeframe according to department orientation checklist. Estimated time to achieve full job competency: 3 to 6 months after orientation to the work area.
2. Work Experience - Minimum of three years’ experience in the healthcare field or in planning, coordinating, and delivering impactful educational programs. Preferred: The minimum work experience noted above and knowledge of Joint Commission standards. Must be computer proficient, including skills in Microsoft Office. Exhibits strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrates flexibility by adapting approach to suit varying situations and changing needs.Demonstrates excellent communication skills, conveying information clearly and professionally in both verbal and written forms while effectively collaborating with diverse teams and individuals. Able to consistently apply creativity, insight, integrity, and initiative to solve problems and drive positive outcomes while encouraging and supporting team building through effective conflict resolution and problem-solving
3. Attendance - Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee at JRMC. Employee are expected to report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start working. Employees are also expected to remain at work for their entire work schedule.
4. Analytical Ability - Can organize and manage short and long-term projects; Display team approach and problem-solving skills. Can translate strategy into action over specific period of time and be creative with problem solving to resolve a situation.
5. Independent Judgement - Ability to exercise independent judgment. Implements decisions and follows through; supportive of administrative direction.
6. Contact with Others Works effectively with others, possessing tact, discretion, and diplomacy.
7. Supervising the Work of Others - Does not include responsibility for supervising the work of others.
8. Responsibility for Welfare of Others - Work performed by the Education Coordinator may result in serious physical or emotional harm to others. It is the responsibility of the Education Coordinator to continuously uphold the highest degree of performance within currently defined and acceptable practice standards.
9. Mental/Visual Effort - Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner. Must demonstrate physical and emotional ability to meet agreed upon work schedule and performance standards required by the position. Required duties are such that concentrated attention must be applied on demand consistent with manual skill requirements in situations that may at times be stressful. Visual acuity necessary. Frequently engages in visual tasks, including prolonged computer use and presenting information to groups.
10. Working Conditions- OSHA job classification: Category I. The employee does have exposure to bloodborne pathogens. The employee may have exposure to blood borne pathogens. Position may require occasional exposure to patients with infectious disease(s). Must practice aseptic techniques and observe Standard Precautions. Participates in and complies with Jamestown Regional Medical Center Safety Management program. Work environment is a shared office space with other employees. Position is subject to frequent interruptions. Work may be on weekends and holidays; beyond normal working hours and/or temporarily in other positions when necessary. 
11. Physical & Sensory Effort - Physical requirements (See section #14 below)Requires acute auditory attention to effectively deliver presentations to diverse audiences. 
12. Background - A comprehensive background check will be conducted as a condition of employment for this role.
13. Promotion - No formal line of promotion.
14. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT - These are physical requirements of the position that may be performed as part of daily duties. Inability to meet one or more of these physical requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, JRMC may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation

EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS

• Visual Observation - Continuously
• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Sitting - Frequently
• Hands and Finger Dexterity - Frequently
• Reaching with Hands and Arms - Occasionally
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling - Occasionally
• Hearing/Listening - Continuously
• Tasting or Smelling - Rarely
• Working Inside - Continuously 
• Working Outside - Occasionally
• Working in Extreme Heat - Never
• Working in Extreme Cold - Never
• Working with Hazardous Materials - Never
• Noise - Frequently
• Working in Dirt/Dust - Never

LIFTING / CARRYING / PUSHING / PULLING:

• Up to 10 pounds - Occasionally
• Up to 25 pounds - Occasionally
• Up to 50 pounds - Occasionally
• Up to 75 pounds - Never
• Up to 100 pounds - Never
• Over 100 pounds - Never