This position supports the Clinical Education program. Provides timely clinical and non-clinical education to the health system employees. Coordinates nursing orientation, continuing clinical education of staff, and processes incoming students for clinical rotations or observation experiences. Coordinates and oversees the Nurse Resident Program and serves as a point of contact and mentor to participants. Facilitates preceptor workshops, assists in developing the agenda, scheduling of classes, and facilitating training.
Position Requirements:
Formal Education / Training:
Workplace Experience:
RN with at least three years nursing, training and development experience in a clinical setting.
Equipment and Skills Training:
The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependently and independently and to be flexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of settings. Basic computer skills, strong interpersonal and written communication skills and proper telephone etiquette. Understanding of instructional design and adult learning theory. Ability to develop and present educational content, both clinical and nonclinical, in a variety of settings, good presentation skills. Experience with Meditech and HealthStream systems preferred.
Physical Environment:
Education and Organizational Development Department.
Physical Effort:
Must be able to sit, stand, lift, bend, and use a keyboard and telephone.
Key Results:
Develops and facilitates educational programming as assigned, including research of material, lesson preparation and evaluation.
Schedules and maintains educational programs to including computer-based training, competency development and orientations.
Serves as internship coordinator and liaison for schools, colleges and universities. Maintain affiliation agreements as needed.
Coordinates and oversees the Nurse Resident Program. Serves as point of contact and mentor to participants. Maintain compliance with any reporting requirements related to the program.
Conducts clinical and non-clinical in-service programs as required by needs assessment and/or request.
Assists with preceptor workshops, develops agendas, schedules of classes, and facilitation of training.
Assists with other department programs as required including, but not limited to: NVCI, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and other educational programs.
Manages and maintains educational resources, equipment, and materials, ensuring they are readily available for teaching and training activities.
Participates in unit and/or interdepartmental committees and keeps others advised of changes and improvements.
Assists with health system orientation, clinical orientation, and ongoing clinical education as required.
Supports the employees and functions of the Education and Organizational Development Department.
Completes other duties as assigned.
Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,500 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, a 337-bed facility which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensive women's services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health service providers include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are strategically located throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our many specialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org.
Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.
We are passionate about the care we offer and also our standards of performance which include compassion, respect, accountability and safety -- toward our patients and also toward our colleagues. We're looking for talented, caring, and mission-minded professionals who view their career in healthcare as more than just a paycheck, but as a true calling. We are proud of our unique culture that balances doing what we love, working alongside a supportive team, and maintaining a good quality of life - all while making a difference no matter your department or position.
Franklin sits in the heart of Williamson County, which has the top-rated school system in the state, a plethora of parks and green spaces, fabulous restaurants, a rich traditional of hospitality, and of course, world-class healthcare. Various publications have showered Franklin with such accolades as one of the "Best Southern Towns," "Best Place to Live," "Top 10 Community for Job Growth," and "Top 50 Cities to Start a Small Business."
Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
From our award-winning hospital, Williamson Medical Center, to state-of-the-art cardiology services, premier orthopaedics, extensive women’s services, multiple physician practices, comprehensive emergency services and more, exceptional care is here.
