EDUCATIONAL NURSE COORDINATOR: C&W Mott Hospital (Adult Surgical Telemetry/7W Adult BMT)
About the position
The Educational Nurse Coordinator at C&W Mott Hospital is responsible for providing expert nursing care to adult hematology/oncology patients, particularly those undergoing bone marrow and blood stem cell transplants. This role involves clinical expertise in a consultative capacity, developing and conducting educational programs for nursing staff, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. The coordinator will also mentor staff and assist in the orientation and training of new nurses, ensuring high standards of patient care and education are maintained.
Responsibilities
?? Provide expert nursing care to patients on 7W, an acute care unit for Hematology/Oncology and Surgical patients.
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?? Serve in a consultative role to nursing staff, offering clinical expertise.
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?? Assess, design, and conduct in-service presentations and competencies for nursing staff.
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?? Investigate, design, evaluate, and modify nursing care programs in collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Specialist.
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?? Assist in the development and maintenance of orientation, education, and competency records.
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?? Develop, revise, and evaluate performance plans in collaboration with Nurse Manager/Supervisor.
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?? Identify education gaps and areas needing reinforcement for nursing staff.
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?? Perform or assist with unit audits related to quality improvement initiatives.
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?? Participate in the orientation program for 8E/7W, including scheduling and training.
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?? Chair a nursing committee and participate in other committees as needed.
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?? Develop and implement unit quality improvement programs in collaboration with the 8E/7W teams.
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?? Provide leadership and mentorship to nursing staff.
Requirements
?? Current MI RN License
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?? Bachelor's degree in Nursing or an equivalent combination of education and experience
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?? Four (4) or more years of recent inpatient RN experience
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?? Two (2) or more years recent oncology RN experience
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?? Experience with Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Nice-to-haves
?? BSN or MSN preferred
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?? Chemotherapy Certification (UMHS or ONS)
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?? Oncology Nurse Certification
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?? Excellent leadership skills in facilitating group dynamics and team development
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?? Participation in continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts
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?? Supportive of changes recommended through the CQI process
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?? High level of self-motivation and commitment to improving patient outcomes
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?? Working knowledge of UMHS nursing policy and practice
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?? Demonstrated evidence of teaching experiences with proficiency in adult learning principles
Benefits
?? Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
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?? 2:1 Match on retirement savings and immediate vesting
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?? Generous Paid Time Off Allowances
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?? Robust Tuition and Certification support programs
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?? Large offering of no cost CEs and professional development for advancement
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