FTE/Scheduled Weekly Hours:
1.00 / 40 / 1st Shift (United States of America)
PRIMARY FUNCTIONSPrimarily responsible for successfully evaluating training needs and to develop, direct, and instruct programs for staff training to support quality and positive patient outcomes . Collaborates and consults with management and staff to assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate educational strategies. Functions as a change agent to develop and implement programs that support current best practices in healthcare. Collaborates to develop and provide patient and community education in alignment with WHC strategic plan.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES EDUCATION SPECIALIST1. Assessment and identification of issues and trends – systematically collects data related to educational/competency assessment needs and other pertinent situations. Analyzes issues, trends, and supporting data to determine needs.
Coordinates an annual assessment of staff education and competency assessment needs. Collects data from a variety of sources including key stakeholders, staff, professional organizations, regulatory agencies, healthcare experts, chart audits, and evidence-based resources. Synthesizes data to identify patterns and variances. Validates identified needs and prioritizes them based on organizational mission and strategic plan. Ensures educational plan meets regulatory requirements. 2. Outcomes Identification and Planning – identifies desired outcomes and establishes a plan to achieve them.
Involves learners and key stakeholders in outcomes identification and planning. Uses and documents outcomes that demonstrate learning and program impact. Individualizes content to target audience. Facilitates learner development by using principals of adult learning and instructional design that actively involve the learner.Selects the most appropriate method of teaching to accommodate content, learning styles, and the learning environment. Documents the planning process. 3.
Implementation and Evaluation - implements the identified plan and evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
Ensures curriculum design and evaluation of program outcomes reflect organizational mission and current health care trends.Maintains course content integrity in accordance with current regulatory and evidenced based practice guidelines (i.e. TJC, CMS, IDPH, etc.) Coordinates resources to implement the plan in a timely manner using principles and concepts of quality project management.Functions in the roles of both teacher and facilitator. Evaluates effectiveness of education. Synthesizes evaluation data to guide decision-making about improvements in practice. 4. Coordinates the development and delivery of nursing continuing education programs in compliance with Iowa Board of Nursing (IBON) provider requirements.
Develops competency statements, writes learning objectives, and selects appropriate learning activities that facilitate continuing education programs in compliance with IBON.Ensures compliance with IBON providership requirements. Assists with the maintenance/renewal of approved provider status. 5. Coordinates the design, implementation, and evaluation of a system for assuring initial and ongoing staff competency.
Facilitates processes for orientation utilizing a standardized staff onboarding model. Serves as the key contact for new staff and provides oversight of the overall onboarding experience.Facilitates regular input to the departmental manager, preceptor, and the orientee on the progress of the onboarding experience. Develops, delivers, and/or implements standardized Preceptor Training curriculum.Coordinates implementation of ongoing competency assessment to meet assessed needs. Provides instruction and education through the use of simulation-based training.Evaluates processes and outcomes for initial and ongoing competency assessment and utilizes analysis for process improvement. Conducts life support classes for specialty as designated (ie. Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and /or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).Develops, delivers, and/or implements standardized training on the use of the electronic medical record and care documentation. Serves as a key departmental contact for use of the electronic medical record and care documentation. 6.
Consultation – provides consultation to influence plans, enhance the abilities of others, and effect change.
Advises on the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of materials and teaching strategies appropriate to the situation and learner’s needs. Serves as an advocate representing learners.Promotes the development of professional growth, participation, and teaching skills among staff. Recommend/develop educational strategies to support organizational adaptation to change. Facilitates effective communication between various councils/committees/taskforces to assure timing and delivery of education programs are scheduled accordingly based on department and organizational needs. Facilitates teambuilding.Utilizes principles of performance analysis to determine appropriate solutions for educational requests. Develops recommendations and strategies to address problems and complex issues. 7. Utilizes HealthStream Learning Center for maintaining a database of educational programming and annual staff education planning as assigned.
Sets up instructor-led courses and creates classes.Creates and facilitates learning assignments. Works with content experts to create courses, tests, and evaluations from available templates, available regulatory course assets, and/or PowerPoint files. Works with content experts within the facility to ensure courses have been approved and reviewed before publishing and assigning to staff.Monitors class registration and/or attendance and course completion to facilitation compliance for mandatory/required events.
8. Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rule, and regulations. Supports the nursing profession by contributing to the professional development of peers and colleagues, and actively participating in teams and committees.
Addresses issues or concerns with colleagues directly in a constructive manner with intervention from management as appropriate. Shares knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues. Maintains compassionate and caring relationships with peers and colleagues contributing to a supportive and healthy work environment. 9.
Maintains department specific competencies, roles, certifications, and responsibilities as outlined in the Registered Nurse job description. Provides direct patient care in the department as routinely assigned by the department Manager.
10. Participates in quality assessment and performance improvement initiatives in the department as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Education, Experience, and Training
a. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required or must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing program
b. Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
c. Two years of education/staff development experience preferred.
d. Two years of recent clinical experience in the area of specialty preferred.
e. Certification in area of specialty preferred.
f. Demonstrated competence in communication and quality improvement skills.
g. Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system. Job specific systems are also required.
h. Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.
2. Physical Requirements
a. Sitting – Approximately 25% of shift. b. Standing – Approximately 50% of shift. c. Walking – Approximately 50% of shift. d. Lifting – Infrequent. Approximately 35 pounds. Must use, and require staff to use, when in hospital and/or pre-hospital settings, proper body mechanics and ergonomics and, as applicable, lifting/moving devices. e. Twisting – Infrequent. f. Bending – Moderate. g. Squat/Kneel – Approximately 25% of shift.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her manager.
Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship with the Waverly Health Center.
