Education Coordinator VNA

St. Luke's University Health Network

Bethlehem, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Auditory, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Computer Software, Customer Relations, Financial Management, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manual Dexterity, Material Moving, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Office Equipment, Operational Improvement, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Patient Education, Performance Management, Program Evaluation, Records Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Strategic Planning, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel, Workplace Issues
LOCATION
Bethlehem, PA
POSTED
12 days ago


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 required.

BSN preferred or working toward attaining within 5 years / OR 4-5 years of healthcare education experience

BLS Certification 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!!







About the Company

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St. Luke's University Health Network

St. Luke's University Health Network is a regional network of hospitals, physicians and other related organizations providing care primarily in Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill, Bucks, Montgomery and Berks counties in Pennsylvania and Warren County in New Jersey.

The Network provides services at more than 150 sites. St. Luke's University Health Network is comprised of six hospital sites. The Network includes:

  • More than 80 owned physician-practice sites
  • 300 employed primary care/specialist physicians
  • Various outpatient testing and service facilities
  • Home health
  • Hospice services (inpatient and outpatient)
  • Largest ambulance provider in Bucks County and second largest in Lehigh County
  • Other related organizations
  • 57,500+ annual admissions
  • 195,000 annual emergency room visits
  • 1,325 physicians on the Medical Staff (96 percent board-certified)
  • 8,600+ employees
  • More than 1,350 volunteers

Areas of exceptional medical expertise include:

  • Level 1 Adult Trauma Center: fully accredited by Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation; 2,400+ annual trauma cases; St. Luke's 1.75 percent mortality rate represents top decile performance, significantly better than peer group as measured by National Trauma Data Bank of the American College of Surgeons; aeromedical transport services
  • Oncology: first and only cancer program in Pennsylvania to receive American College of Surgeons' highest quality recognition for three consecutive years; only Pennsylvania program to receive award in 2010; region's only fellowship-trained surgical oncologists; advanced programs for melanoma (internationally recognized melanoma investigator), lung, breast, prostate, gynecologic and gastrointestinal cancers and tumors of the brain and spine
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery: multiple-year recipient of highest rating for cardiac bypass surgery, represents top decile performance achieved by only 10 percent of U.S. hospitals (Society for Thoracic Surgery); region's first Joint Commission certified Heart Failure Program; comprehensive surgical services excluding heart transplants
  • Neuroscience: accredited Stroke Center; additional Centers of Excellence include: Balance Center, Headache Center, Memory Disorders Center, Multiple Sclerosis Center, Sleep Disorders Center
  • Orthopaedics: advanced expertise in total joint replacement and reconstruction, computer-assisted minimally invasive surgery, primary and reconstructive surgery of the spine, sports injuries, diseases and conditions of the hand and elbow, traumatic injuries
  • Women's/Children's Health: high-risk pregnancy; the region’s busiest obstetrical service; two neonatal intensive care units; pediatric specialty care provided by St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
  • Robotic/Minimally Invasive Surgery: one of the nation's most experienced robotic surgical teams
  • Radiology: designated international General Electric Healthcare Show Site for imaging technology; designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by American College of Radiology
  • Bariatric Surgery: designated Center of Excellence by American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Surgical Review Corporation

St. Luke's offers an exceptional benefit plan for employees. Our values are reflected in all we do for patients, each other and the community:

Pride - We take pride in our accomplishments and in our organization.

Caring - We show consideration for others and their feelings. We treat others as we want to be treated.

Respect - We recognize the value, diversity and importance of each other, those we serve and the organization.

Accountability - We are responsible to make decisions and solve problems in a timely and effective manner.

Flexibility - We adapt to the changing needs and expectations of those we serve.

Teamwork - We work together to improve quality.

The mission of St. Luke's University Health Network 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.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services