Educator (RN)
- Req Number: 26744
- Department: Integrated Services
- Job Type: Full Time
- Shift: Days
- Address: 2201 Lexington Avenue
- City, State: Ashland, KY
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JOB SUMMARY
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This position assists with the development of education/training materials, conducts and coordinates training and development of Medical Practice staff and other KDMC staff as appropriate, including physicians/providers, and provides educational training.
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DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Overall performance rating of below indicated essential job duties:
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Assesses and identifies skills, competencies and areas of learning and instruction needed for new hires, staff and department management. Assists with the development of education and training within specified area, which may include preparation of related educational materials.
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Coordinates the orientation programs for new hires to provide an introduction to the department and facility, to define employment expectations and standards, to provide prerequisite knowledge required, and to train in the basic job skills.
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Develops and maintains an education calendar and individual continuing education and orientation record for each member of the assigned work group. Develops and conducts programs with educational materials, procedures and exercises that are task/function specific using a variety of learning and evaluation strategies for all staff.
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May collect and/or coordinate the collection of data, compile reports and graphs and present findings at Medical Staff Committee meetings, Clinical Documentation Specialist meetings and/or other appropriate department, facility and system level meetings. May also coordinate and perform clinical pertinence and inter-disciplinary chart reviews, ensuring the reviews meet government and regulatory standards.
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Works in collaboration with Medical Director, Internal Auditors, or other KDMC teams to develop and provide education and resources to ensure compliance with documentation needs. This may also include performing ongoing research to ensure compliance with clinical documentation and/or regulatory guidelines and standards.
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Maintains a current knowledge relating to provider documentation and education by attending educational workshops/conferences, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and/or participating in professional societies.
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EDUCATION/LICENSE/ CERTIFICATIONS/OTHER REQUIREMENTS
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Minimum requirement:
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Completion of nursing program for registered nurses.
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Maintains active RN license in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and Ohio.
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Four or more years of related healthcare experience.
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Maintains active driver’s license.
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Preferred qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
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Two or more years of related education or experience
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One year of experience
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WORKING ENVIRONMENT
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This position is in a clinic/office setting.
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Frequent travel by car to multiple outreach family care and clinic locations.
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Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
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Occasionallyexposed to blood and/or body fluids and infection.
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Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
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Occasionally exposed to risk of radiation.
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Frequent stress associated with deadlines, change, and regulatory changes.
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The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Frequently required to maintain in a stationary position (standing or sitting) while preparing education or presenting to a group/individual.
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Frequently required to walk and move about throughout the department and Medical Center.
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Frequently required to operate a computer and other equipment.
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Frequently required to use fine motor skills to handle and operate instruments/devices
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Occasionally required to position self in order to meet patient needs.
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Constantly required to lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds.
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Frequently required to lift and/or move items up to 25 pounds.
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Occasionally required to lift and/or move items up to 100 pounds.
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Constantly required to communicate with team members or patients requiring talking and hearing
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Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
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