RN Education Coordinator

Company: Saint Alphonsus Health System
Location: Boise
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Job Description:

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:Develops, designs, and implements the FirstChoice program educational plan. Assists in the development of the FirstChoice educational programs at each hub in collaboration with the site-specific resources.Facilitates staff competency in providing relationship-based care by using adult learning methodology, which incorporates demonstrating interest in, and respect for learners, and creating an environment of safety for both patients and nursing staff. Works to assess, plan, develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate skill acquisition and the learning process of system-wide employees. Work activities include such collaborative functions as orientation, preceptor development and programming, continuing education, staff development, mandatory education, and new product/new process education.SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Colleague must have an RN license, as defined by their primary work state (Idaho or Oregon), issued prior to hire date. Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of nursing practice and education normally obtained through a bachelor's degree in nursing, and five (5) years' experience in a Nursing department with increasing responsibility and interest in education, practice and quality.Broad knowledge of training and deployment principles, methodologies, and techniques, delivery, and evaluation preferred. Experience in designing and developing various types of training and curriculum, and training trainers to deliver content preferred.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. Works to assess, plan, develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate the skill acquisition and the learning process of colleagues needed for the FirstChoice program.Serves as a mentor and resource to the FirstChoice hubs in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the educational competencies for the FirstChoice staff. Participates in course/program design and evaluation of outcomes in order to formulate and evaluate course outcomes and design courses/programs that reflect contemporary health care trends. Demonstrates compliance with hospital safety policies and procedures.Facilitates and creates a student learning environment that achieves desired cognitive, affective and psychomotor outcomes. Facilitates learner development and socialization by helping nursing staff develop and integrate the values and behaviors expected. Ability to continuously learn and seek professional development and growth through journals, professional local, regional, and national affiliations, continuing education programs, seminars, and workshops to keep abreast of trends.Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment. Must be able to set and organize own work priorities and adapt to them as they change frequently. Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles. Ability to concentrate, meet deadlines, work on several projects simultaneously and adapt to interruptions. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and concurrently focus on a variety of complex tasks / projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health. Utilizes assessment and evaluation strategies to assess and evaluate student learning. Serves as a change agent and leader. Responsible for providing continuous quality improvement and a commitment to develop and maintain competence in the role.Engages in scholarship and acknowledges the importance of teaching as a scholarly activity. Provides a broad understanding and knowledge of the educational environment within the respective practice. Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner and assists in identifying problems, providing problem resolution. Regional travel to SAHS sites (15%). Other duties as assigned by the Manager. Colleagues of Saint Alphonsus Health System enjoy c ompetitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout SAHS and Trinity Health. Visit to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Alphonsus Health System. Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We are committed to recruit and retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve. Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

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