Education Program Specialist Nursing, Full-time at Cedars-Sinai

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Position Summary :

The RN Education Program Specialist takes a leadership role in the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of education programs / projects for patients, staff and the community.

The scope includes the entire health care continuum in conjunction with the Education Department team and Clinical leadership.

This job is responsible for ensuring that staff maintains competency skills in areas of responsibility including the ability to interact with people of diverse cultural backgrounds and identify the ability of the adolescent, adult and geriatric patient to follow direction / instructions and give consent.

This role is also responsible for providing education and assuring staff competency in provision of age related culturally competent patient care across the health care system.

Identifies safety concerns and institute measures to provide a safe environment; and provide appropriate assessment, intervention and evaluation support to assist staff in the care of patients.

Consideration of development milestones in the adolescent, adult and geriatric population is a focus in this position.

• Utilizes a systematic approach to assess educational needs in collaboration with all levels of nursing and medical staff and evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of educational programs.
• Independently coordinates programs, projects and events with Nursing, CS MDRH departments and community throughout the Cedars-Sinai Health System.
• Facilitates orientation and training for Nursing and Health System staff under the guidance of the Education Director.
• Onboarding : supports on unit training to new hires in collaboration with the clinical leadership.
• Collaborates throughout the Cedars-Sinai Health System (CSHS) in initiating and implementing educator programs / projects.
• Markets educational programs to the health system and the external community.
• Designs educational programs based on inter and intradepartmental research and clinical research findings.
• Actively participates appropriate committees and shared governance initiatives.
• Works in conjunction with Education Director and Education Department team to implement educational offerings throughout the hospital
• Can assist with hospital wide roll out of new equipment and products as assigned.
• Facilitates review of current policies and procedures for assigned areas and ensures updates are in line with current literature and best practice. Other duties as assigned.

Hours : Typically normal business hours with some flexibility in earlier or later start time to meet the needs of both Day and Night shift

Educational Requirements :

• Minimum of an Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing.
• Master's of Science in Nursing preferred.

License / Certifications :

• Valid CA Registered Nurse License.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• PALS and ANCC Specialty Certification within 1 year of hire.

Experience :

• Minimum of 3 years experience teaching required. Experience teaching while communicating effectively in English (written and verbal communication) with persons of various cultural and educational backgrounds.
• Experienced in data management. Excellent organizational skills; effectively coordinate all aspects of education course design and implementation.
• Working knowledge of The Joint Commission and other state and local regulatory requirements.
• Excellent time management, analytical, and technical skills.
• Full command (verbal and written) of the English language.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Windows and other Microsoft Office software : MS Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint Word, etc.
• Must be able to manage competing priorities, while being extremely adaptable and flexible and maintaining a positive work environment.
• Team player, positive attitude, adaptable, committed to supporting teammates and serving the clinical teams.

Hours (From) : variable (To) : variable

Working Title : Education Program Specialist Nursing, Full-time

Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital

Job Category : Administrative

Position Type : Full-time

Base Pay : $56.50 - $84.50

Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and / or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.

Compensation Information :

$56.50 / Hourly - $84.50 / Hourly