Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Posting
An Opportunity to Join our Remarkable Care Team in the Nursing Administration Department awaits YOU!!!!
Trinity Health Livonia is one of the nation's top healthcare service providers, spanning five counties in Southeastern Michigan. SJMHS represents more than 2,700 physicians and 14,000 nurses and staff, and includes 5 Hospitals, 5 Outpatient Health Centers, 8 Urgent Care Facilities and over 25 Specialty Centers. Saint Joseph Mercy Health System is part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation, serving communities in 21 states with 86 hospitals, 128 continuing care facilities and home health and hospice programs.
Trinity Health Livonia Hospital is a beautiful full-service, 304-bed acute care hospital, located in Livonia, MI, that provides comprehensive care, including a 24-hour emergency department, general medicine, inpatient and outpatient surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, intensive care unit, cancer, cardiology, geriatrics and birthing and women's health. Through several major expansions in the hospital, programs and services, Trinity Health Livonia continues to offer the latest in quality health and medical services. Trinity Health Livonia has received numerous awards recognizing excellence in clinical outcomes, patient safety, financial performance and efficiency.
JOB SUMMARY
The Nursing Education Coordinator cultivates an environment of lifelong learning by supporting the development of effective quality, innovative, creative, and fun continuing education activities, implementing evidence-based practice innovations, and continuously evaluating further learning needs and/or practice changes. Supports a shared leadership philosophy and the professional practice model for patient care services.
PERFORMANCE DUTIES
Functions as a role model in a clinical specialty and acquires and maintains current knowledge and competency in nursing professional and development practice
Excellent project management skills, able to take projects through to completion.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, coupled with the ability to foster strong, positive, collaborative and cooperative relationships with other physicians, nurses, healthcare team members and leadership team members
Collects data and information related to educational needs and other pertinent situations
Analyzes issues, trends, and supporting data to determine the educational needs of individuals, organizations and communities
Identifies the target audience, general purpose and educational objectives, and desired outcomes for each learning activity.
Establishes plans that describe the strategies, alternatives, and resources to achieve expected outcomes
Ensures that planned educational activities are implemented. Conducts a comprehensive evaluation of each educational activity
Coordinates educational initiatives and activities
Employs strategies and techniques to promote positive learning and practice environments
Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes
Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing professional practice
Designs, develops and evaluates programs for new nurse orientation and for the ongoing professional education/development of experienced professional nurses and support staff
Assists in the implementation/in-service of new products and equipment
Participates in ongoing quality monitoring, policy review, and process improvement activities related to nursing, professional practice and development
Establishes collegial partnerships contributing to professional development of peers, students, colleagues and others
Serves as a resource to managers and staff for educational and instructional needs. Is able to flex work hours according to needs of the organization.
Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in regard to professional development activities and expected outcomes
Contributes to the positive image of nursing and enhance the culture of the organization by modeling professional behavior both in the organization and the community
Exhibits caring principles as outlined in the professional practice Model of Care
Present unfamiliar detailed information to others in a readily comprehensible way. Works with little direction while being sensitive to issues requiring physician, nursing and/or committee involvement.
Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals and regulatory resources. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and policies and procedures
Ability to make timely and effective decisions and takes initiative when there is ambiguity
Performs other duties as assigned
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education
Graduation from an accredited Nursing Program. BSN required
Master's preferred
B. Licensure/Credentials
Registered Nurse in State of Michigan
Certification in clinical specialty or educational area completed or active plans to pursue
C. Training and Experience
Previous proven experience and expertise in clinical areas relevant to units/patient population
Serves as an expert clinical resource to staff in population-specific areas for ensuring quality of care and patient/family satisfaction
Specialized training in education of staff and competency validation
Two (2) years clinical nursing experience in identified or related specialty
Understanding the use of standard desktop and windows based computer system, including a basic understanding of email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation. Ability to use other software as required to perform the essential functions of the job
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.