Clinical Education Coordinator

Job Title: Clinical Education Coordinator

Location: Johnson County Hospital

Department: Nursing/Patient Care

Reports To: Chief Nursing Officer

Position Summary:

Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating clinical education and training programs across the hospital. This role ensures staff maintain required certifications, advance their skills, and consistently deliver safe, evidence-based, high-quality patient care. The coordinator also develops policies, procedures, and educational resources to support compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Hospital-Wide Staff Education & Competency

• Plan, implement, and coordinate training and continuing education programs for nursing and clinical support staff.
• Organize and conduct certification and recertification courses including ACLS, PALS, BLS Provider, and other competencies as assigned.
• Ensure all hospital staff maintain compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and licensing standards.
• Review and update organizational policies to reflect current standards of practice. Develop and draft new policies and procedures, as needed, to support education, compliance, and patient safety.

Case Review & Quality Improvement

• Lead or participate in multidisciplinary case reviews to identify clinical improvement opportunities.
• Support process improvement initiatives such as Sepsis, Stroke, and Cardiac protocols.
• Develop, implement, and oversee EMS QA/QI initiatives, including chart reviews, compliance tracking, and monitoring of expanded scope processes.
• Collaborate with the Quality Director to monitor patient outcomes and integrate evidence-based practices into clinical workflows.

Training on New Equipment & Clinical Processes

• Develop and deliver education for new medical equipment, updated technologies, and revised clinical protocols.
• Conduct staff competency assessments and maintain training records.

Ongoing Education & Orientation

• Create and distribute monthly, quarterly, and annual education briefings, memos, and skill review schedules.
• Coordinate with nursing and EMS supervisors on new employee orientation and onboarding programs for clinical staff.
• Maintain a calendar of hospital-wide skills checks, workshops, and drills.

Resource & Equipment Oversight

• Maintain training supplies and equipment.
• Identify needs for replacement or new purchases to support ongoing education programs.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Licensed Paramedic and/or Registered Nurse (Nebraska or ability to obtain).
• Minimum 5 years of progressive clinical experience, with at least 2 years in education, staff development, or a supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical training, staff development, and quality improvement.
• Strong knowledge of hospital operations, accreditation, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent education, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ePCR systems, and learning management systems.
• Bachelor's Degree (Master's Preferred).

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