Education Coordinator I - 5 Henson Hall (Orthopedic General Medical/Surgical Unit)

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Overview

5 Henson Hall Tower is a general medical/surgical unit that specializes in Orthopedic patients, though we also care for general medical patients. It is a 27-bed unit. All patient rooms are private and configured in a racetrack layout. Patients range in age from neonates to 18 years. We occasionally treat young adults.

Primary diagnoses

• Blount’s
• Cerebral Palsy
• Clubfoot
• Developmental and Congenital Hip Disorders
• Hand Anomalies
• Joint Infections

• Limb Length Discrepancy
• Neuromuscular Disorders
• Spina Bifida
• Spine Deformities
• Trauma-Related Injuries

 

Get to know 5 Henson Hall!

 

The Education Coordinator I meets the educational and informational needs of new employees, experienced staff, and students in the unit where he/she works. The coordinator participates in the operational leadership of the unit with the Nursing Director(s) or Manager(s) of the area, focusing on new employees and the routine education needs of staff. The coordinator provides assistance and support to staff during times of change, participating in unit-based quality improvement initiatives and assisting others to utilize evidence based practices to provide safe, high quality care for patients and families. The coordinator commits to regular time providing direct patient care to maintain competency and understanding of the educational needs of clinical staff.

 

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

 

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Meets the educational and informational needs of new employees, experienced staff, and students in the unit.
• Participates in the operational leadership of the unit with the Nursing Director/Manager(s).
• Assists others to utilize evidence based practices to provide safe, high quality care for patients and families, assisting and supporting staff during times of change.
• Provides direct patient care that promotes optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree BSN required and 3-5 years experience
• One of the following: Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas, Licensed Respiratory Therapist KS required upon hire
• One of the following: Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri, Licensed Respiratory Therapist MO required upon hire
• Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire
• Specialty Certification relevant to unit's patient population (determined by Nurse Manager/Director) Preferred Upon Hire

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