Coordinator, Education Services - Registered Nurse

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

JOB SUMMARY
The Education Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation and coordination
of the initial orientation and all on-going education and competency programs to meet
requirements of federal, state and accrediting bodies. Responsibilities also include coordination
and placement of nursing students and intern/observation clinical experiences at the VNA.
The intent of this job description is to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities
of this position and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements
that may be inherent in the position.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Collaborates with managers to develop, conduct and document orientation activities for
all employees.
2. Collaborates with department managers to assess for and provide on-going continuing
education, training, and competency activities to meet departmental, agency, regulatory
requirements and strategic initiatives.
3. Oversees the records management of all orientation and continuing education activities to
meet network, agency and regulatory standards.
4. Collaborates with other SLUHN departments and outside organizations to utilize
resources for the provision of quality, effective education to agency employees.
5. Evaluates the education program on an annual basis to determine achievement of
outcomes and opportunities for improvement...
6. Manages the cardio-pulmonary resuscitation certification program for staff and validates
the competency of CPR instructors at a minimum of every other year.
7. Collaborates with Network leaders in the provision of education to Network employees
that impacts the continuum of care.
8. Chairs and/or serves as advisor to the VNA Patient Education Committee and serves as a
member on other committees as requested.
9. Collaborates with institutional faculty and departmental leaders for the placement of
nursing and other students/interns for clinical education experiences at VNA.
10. Participates in activities that promote professional growth and development.
11. Demonstrates the ability to use appropriate computer software.
12. Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient
and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
13. Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in
interactions with all customers (internal and external).
14. Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical
Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and
Safety.
15. Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and
efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
16. Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
17. Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth
and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
18. Maintains certification as a BLS Instructor.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
1. Other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Demands:
Medium Work
Exertional activity
1. Occasionally lift and/or carry 50 lbs
2. Frequently lift and/or carry 25 lbs
3. Being able to frequently lift or carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds is often more
critical that being able to lift up to 50 lbs at a time
4. Stand and/or walk at least 6 hours in an 8-hour work day
5. Very few medium occupations in the national economy are performed primarily in a
sitting position
Nonexertional activity
1. Stooping (bending at the waist) and crouching (stooping and bending at the knee) –
required frequently in most medium jobs
2. Handling (grasping) – required frequently in most medium jobs
3. Fingering (fine manipulation) – required only occasionally in most medium jobs
Important: The functional capacity to perform medium work includes the functional capacity
to perform sedentary and light work
Good physical and mental health.
Neat, clean, free from body odors, conforms to the uniform code.
Visual and auditory acuity required to provide job functions.
Physical stamina for walking, standing, turning, stooping and bending, lifting, and
stretching for performance of the job duties.
Finger and hand dexterity necessary to handle office equipment
Environmental Conditions:
Inside – Office environment
Outside – traveling to perform duties in extreme cold and heat, wet and/or humidconditions, snow, ice and /or fog.
Hazards - road and driving

QUALIFICATIONS
(MINIMUM)
EDUCATION:
Registered Professional Nurse with current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required. Certification as BLS instructor required.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 2 years Community Health or Home Health experience or 1 year in Education.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

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