Overview

Heart. Soul. Expertise. That’s what defines an Emory nurse. No matter where you are in your nursing career, when you chose this distinguished profession, you chose to change lives.

Emory Healthcare is the only health system in Georgia with four Magnet®-designated hospitals as well as the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet®-designated ambulatory practice. Our nurses are integral members of inter-professional teams in hospitals and clinics that are committed to outstanding patient care. We’re eager to share what we learn with hospitals around the country, and the world. We’ve got the backing, knowledge, experience and permission to lead the way in developing new and better approaches to preventing and treating disease, and our patients get treatments years before anyone else.

• This position will be responsible for managing the ENGAGE Group Orientation Program on the pilot units.
• The role will require supporting the implementation of the program on new pilot units, and sustaining the program on existing ENGAGE units.
• The coordinator will provide support and development for residents, unit based educators, leaders, and preceptors on ENGAGE Units.
• Preceptor support is central to this role and the applicant should expect to organize meetings, events, and presentations to promote continued development of preceptors.
• The qualified candidate will have experience as a preceptor, and some education experience.
• They will need proficiency with Microsoft Office products, competence with data collection, data management, and some data analysis.
• The coordinator will also be expected to contribute to dissemination of program outcomes with abstract submission to local regional and national conferences and manuscripts in peer reviewed journals.
• The office location will be at our Northlake office in Tucker but travel to other EHC facilities is required.

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Identifies training needs and participates in planning, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of staff development programs within an assigned area of responsibility.
• Demonstrates expertise in the roles of teacher, practitioner, manager, and researcher.
• Provides input into the development of the departmental budget.
• Acts as an educational consultant to nursing staff.
• Develops and delivers training content.
• Assist in development and in the production of educational packets.
• Handles logistics for training seminars by establishing program agendas, arranging for facilities and refreshments, and scheduling speakers.
• Serves as a preceptor in the development of nurse teachers and/or nurse managers.
• Develops methods and materials to communicate the availability of training programs.
• Maintains course participation records.
• Develops and conducts training courses by determining and using the most appropriate methods for adult learning.
• Performs related responsibilities as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.
• Four years of nursing experience which includes one year of teaching experience.
• BLS certification required, ACLS preferred. Masters degree required.
• MSN in Nursing Education preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (MediumMax 25lbs): up to 25 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 25 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.