What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Specialist, Registered Nurse - Organizational Development & Excellence - Days - FT position at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport?
The Education Specialist utilizes various electronic systems and creative teaching methods to develop educational programs to support the mission of the organization. Utilizes multi-generational education principles and writing skills in curriculum development and to evaluate program effectiveness. Participates in the department strategic planning process and goal accomplishment.
- Responsible for consulting, planning, developing, and implementing educational programs.
- Partners with interdisciplinary departments to identify specific needs and promotes a collaborative approach to learning and integration of resources.
- Constructs curriculum, course descriptions, objectives, and evaluation tools consistent with objective writing standards and multi-generational approached to learning.
- Provides educational offerings to support organizational and process improvement needs, regulatory requirements, and periodic needs assessment.
- Provides Electronic Health Record training for staff and Providers while keeping abreast of computer documentation updates.
- Provides training and coordination for nursing and allied health education rotations.
- Provides learning experiences for staff and Providers utilizing various teaching methods/techniques/systems.
- Facilitates orientation according to established schedules and participates in annual competency training and validation.
- Uses interactive principles in the development of educational materials and competency validation methods such as return demonstration, case study, direct observation, and exemplars.
- Creates electronic learning materials and builds courses for use within the learning management system.
- Provides education on electronic learning programs, electronic resources and Microsoft Office programs.
- Provides continuing education offerings/programs, which meet the criteria of American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), or other accrediting bodies.
- Participates in department strategic planning to support organizational initiatives.
- Develops and completes goals, methods, timelines.
- Updates leadership and the team on strategic plan progress and adjusts as needed. Utilizes department specified programs for plan documentation.
- Provides education to staff in the use of available resources such as electronic learning systems/programs, literature, and department communications via SharePoint, newsletter, calendar, and committee information.
- Reviews education program evaluations and follow-up surveys to assess program outcomes and need for improvement, implementing changes as indicated in collaboration with the team and leadership.
Education:
- Associate's Degree: Nursing, business, liberal arts, or other field of study
Experience:
- 3 years in a nursing, Allied Health, or educational role and relevant experience working with teams and accomplishing department initiatives
Skills:
- Excellent verbal, written communication, teaching and presentation skills
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Strong detail orientation, problem solving skills