Coordinator (RN) Education
Company: Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital
Location: Elko
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Summary The Education Coordinator is the organization-wide
educator. By maintaining competency and knowledge of current
standards of practice, trends, and developments in requirements for
acute care hospital and all applicable facility-wide healthcare
settings, the Education Coordinator designs, develops, plans, and
teaches educational programs for the employed, contracted,
affiliated, volunteer individuals and others as identified. Reports
to: Quality Director FLSA: NonExempt Job Requirements Minimum
Education X High School Diploma/GED or equivalent x Preferred X
Associate's Degree from an accredited professional Registered
Nursing Program. X Required X Bachelor of Science (BSN) Degree from
an accredited professional Registered Nursing Program. X Preferred
X American Heart Association BLS Provider X Required X American
Heart Association BLS Instructor X Preferred X American Heart
Association ACLS Provider X Preferred Minimum Work Experience X
Prior experience as a nurse educator X Preferred. X Minimum Five
(5) years nursing experience with clinical focus X Preferred
Required Skills Must communicate effectively in both oral and
written form to widely diverse audience - ranging from unskilled
personnel to highly trained and experienced professionals;
effective human relations skills are required for interfacing with
team members, all levels of staff, physicians, patients, families
and other contacts. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Must possess the ability to effectively function in a stressful
environment. Must possess the ability to use the following
equipment: Telephone / Overhead Paging System / Fax Machine /
Calculator / Computer / Wheelchair / Gurney / Hospital Beds. Must
be able to work any scheduled shifts. Must be willing to work
periodic overtime and be prepared to take call as required. Strong
interpersonal skills, with excellent verbal, written communication
skills. Ability to function independently, attend to detail, work
under pressure, and prioritize multiple projects. Creative,
energetic individual with strong public relations abilities;
professional appearance, attitude, and motivation is essential.
Shows initiative to develop educational programs. Required Licenses
Registered Nurse Adheres to professional standards, hospital
policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements,
and The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and/or standards from
other accrediting bodies. Coordinating the general orientation,
clinical orientation, evaluating the effectiveness of educational
programs. Conducts a learning needs assessment of the organization
(annually and periodically) and staff by department as required by
accrediting agencies Implements training and educational offerings
in coordination and collaboration with leadership to meet the
learning needs. Validates individual completion of required
training assigned annually and periodically. Reports the training
programs, numbers trained to appropriate committee structures up to
and including the Board through the Director. Evaluates quality of
patient care according to professional standards Maintains a
current list of the certifications required by job description for
individuals by department Assists with the implementation and
enforcement of the Joint Commission, Medicare, Conditions of
Participation and other applicable regulations and standards. Acts
as a resource for patient and/or family health education. The
Educator is the administrator of the Healthstream Lifetalent, Job
descriptions, and competency software Performs other duties as
assigned. Essential Functions Provides leadership for the
assessment of learning/resource needs and the subsequent
establishment of directional goals for hospital staff development
that are compatible with service teaching and research objectives.
Collaborates with department managers and resource personnel using
indicators such as new policy development, new technology, patient
case study, and quality assurance monitors, to prioritize staff
development needs. Establishes and maintains a resource pool of
health professionals, current health care information, and media
and material resources to assist and support staff education and
professional outreach. Monitors staff education and assist Human
Resources to ensure license, certifications, competencies and
required training is completed on time. Participates in the
documentation and recommendations for CCF to employees not in
compliance. Coordinates professional outreach program offerings.
Recommends direction and program focus. Functions as the liaison
for the annual MASH Program (Multiple Avenues for Successful
Healthcare). Functions as a liaison with community health
professionals to promote hospital professional/education programs
and services. Employee Health Conducts the responsibilities of
Employee Health. Coordinates employee health initiatives and
programs. Will develop, alongside of Human Resources, policies and
procedures for pre-employment and on-boarding process for new
employees. Contacts/Interacts with: Hospital leadership, Patients,
Families, Physicians, Department Leaders, Staff, Vendors, and other
Officials. Special Skills and Qualifications: Must demonstrate the
ability to appropriately assume responsibility, authority and
tasks. Collaborates with departmental directors to complete
competency-based skills checklist for all departments/areas of the
organization. Develops competencies for employed, contracted,
affiliate, volunteers and others as identified with individual
validation of adequate completion of the training for maintenance
of current HR education files. To perform this job, an individual
must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without
a reasonable accommodation. Functional Demands Populations Served
â- Does not treat or care for patients. x Neonate (x Infant (x
Early Childhood (1 year and x Late Childhood (5 years and x
Adolescent (13 and x Young Adult (17 to x Middle Adult (30 years to
x Older Adult (>60 years) Protected Health Information Type of
Protected Information Accessed: â- Demographic â- Clinical â-
Insurance â- Financial x Complete Medical Record Bloodborne
Pathogen Exposure While performing this job, occupational exposure
is present for all employees Physical Requirements - Physical
Dexterity and Effort: Rarely Bending/Stooping â- rarely, X
occasionally, â- frequently, â- constantly Climbing X rarely, â-
occasionally, â- frequently, â- constantly Keyboard Data Entry â-
rarely, â- occasionally, â- frequently, X constantly Kneeling â-
rarely, X occasionally, â- frequently, â- constantly Lifting/Moving
Patients â- rarely, X occasionally, â- frequently, â- constantly
Reaching â- rarely, â- occasionally, X frequently, â- constantly
Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements â- rarely, â- occasionally, X
frequently, â- constantly Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements â- rarely,
â- occasionally, X frequently, â- constantly Running X rarely, â-
occasionally, â- frequently, â- constantly Sitting â- rarely, â-
occasionally, X frequently, â- constantly Squatting â- rarely, X
occasionally, â- frequently, â- constantly Standing â- rarely, X
occasionally, â- frequently, â- constantly Walking â- rarely, â-
occasionally, X frequently, â- constantly Pushing / Pulling: 0-25
lbs. â- rarely, â- occasionally, X frequently, â- constantly
Pushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. â- rarely, X occasionally, â-
frequently, â- constantly Pushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. X rarely,
â- occasionally, â- frequently, â- constantly Lifting/Carrying
(non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. â- rarely, â- occasionally, X frequently,
â- constantly Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. â-
rarely, X occasionally, â- frequently, â- constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. X rarely, â-
occasionally, â- frequently, â- constantly Visual Acuity, Hearing
and Speaking: Rarely Audible Speech â- rarely, â- occasionally, X
frequently, â- constantly Hearing Acuity â- rarely, â-
occasionally, X frequently, â- constantly Smelling Acuity X rarely,
â- occasionally, â- frequently, â- constantly Taste Discrimination
X rarely, â- occasionally, â- frequently, â- constantly Vision:
Depth Perception â- rarely, â- occasionally, X frequently, â-
constantly Vision: Distinguish Color â- rarely, â- occasionally, X
frequently, â- constantly Vision: Seeing Far â- rarely, â-
occasionally, X frequently, â- constantly Vision: Seeing Near â-
rarely, â- occasionally, X frequently, â- constantly Biological:
Rarely Biohazardous waste/ hazards X rarely, â- occasionally, â-
frequently, â- constantly Blood and/or bodily fluids â- rarely, X
occasionally, â- frequently, â- constantly Communicable
diseases/pathogens X rarely, â- occasionally, â- frequently, â-
constantly Chemical: Rarely Asbestos or lead X rarely, â-
occasionally, â- frequently, â- constantly Cytotoxic Chemicals X
rarely, â- occasionally, â- frequently, â- constantly Dust X
rarely, â- occasionally, â- frequently, â- constantly Hazardous
Chemicals â- rarely, X occasionally, â- frequently, â- constantly
Gases/Vapors/Fumes X rarely, â- occasionally, â- frequently, â-
constantly Hazardous Medication X rarely, â- occasionally, â-
frequently, â- constantly Latex X rarely, â- occasionally, â-
frequently, â- constantly Leadership Capabilities Supervisory
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