Education Coordinator Outpatient Cancer Center at Texas Children's Medical Center

DescriptionWe are searching for an Education Coordinator with our Outpatient Cancer Center -- someone who works well in a fast-paced this position you will ensure effective and efficient education and training of clinical staff at the practice level and to assist in the implementation of designated centralized components of the educational program. The educational program consists of: 1) centralized orientation 2) annual competence assessment 3) practice orientation and preceptor/buddy development 4) required training 5) ongoing staff development 6) student affiliations and 7) performance improvement.As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.Think youve got what it takesQualifications:Bachelors degree in nursing or associates degree in nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement or an associates degree in a related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining a RN license or technical diploma in nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement or must be currently enrolled in a nursing bridge program working toward an MSN. Verified BSN-equivalency or a signed agreement is requiredRN license from the Texas Board of Nursing or Nursing Licensure Compact requiredBLS certification from the American Heart Association required2 years clinical nursing experience requiredSome leadership experience preferredResponsibilitiesDesigns implements coordinates and evaluates educational programs for clinical and non-clinical staffInstructs 4 CPR/BLS programs annually by collaborating with the department of clinical training and developmentIdentifies group of mentors/preceptors for clinical departments to assist with orientation of new employees and staff completion of required training programsCoordinates the assignment of orientees to preceptors serves as a resource for preceptors and provides coaching and support to preceptors who are dealing with difficult orientee situations as measured by preceptor feedbackManages special projects and performance improvement initiatives for the departmentWorks closely with Quality and Outcomes Management to establish a proficient knowledge base of all regulatory agency standards and an expert knowledge base of key areas related to nursing and relevant standard changes as evidenced by attendance and participation organizational readiness committeesProvides nursing consultation and clinical expertise to individual clinics and ancillary departments to facilitate clinical operations and patient careDocuments and submits incidents including plan or follow-up to the director of nursing and clinic leadership within 24 hours of occurrenceRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Organizational skills,Classroom Experience,Data Collection,Microsoft Publisher,Special Education,Adult Education,Microsoft Powerpoint,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Administrative Experience,Public Speaking,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1