Education Coordinator, RN - STAT MedEvac

$58,656 - $101,546/Yr

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - West Mifflin, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

West Mifflin, PA

Hospitals

About the position

The Education Coordinator, RN at UPMC Center for Emergency Medicine is responsible for coordinating continuing education activities for the STAT MedEvac system while also functioning as a flight nurse or flight paramedic. This role requires a commitment to clinical duties and involves collaboration with the Education Manager and Medical Directors to ensure educational needs are met, compliance with regulations, and the enhancement of clinical knowledge and skills within the team.

Responsibilities

• Protects the privacy of all patient information in accordance with STAT MedEvac Policies and Practices, as required by State and Federal Law.
• Communicates in a professional and effective manner with STAT MedEvac employees, administration, and customers.
• Contacts and updates the Education Manager and Medical Directors regarding continuing education attendance and issues.
• Assists the Quality and Education Manager in ensuring clinical staff education needs are met as outlined by Medical Directors and regulatory bodies.
• Maintains documentation and reports on all patient records disseminated to appropriate individuals or entities.
• Assists in the development and coordination of orientation and internal mandatory continuing education programs.
• Coordinates attendance and continuing education roster with the Education Manager.
• Updates the STAT MedEvac training calendar of external continuing education opportunities available for flight crew members.
• Identifies areas for continuing education specific to the needs of the medical crews and STAT MedEvac system.
• Adheres to all clinical, operational, safety, outreach, and employee health responsibilities of a flight nurse or flight paramedic.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in any field preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a medical crew member required.
• Excellent skills in interpersonal conflict resolution.
• Superior clinical knowledge, skill, and judgement.
• Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex Air-Medical/Critical Care Ground environment.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Power Point, Excel).
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and direct multiple projects, manage contracts, and meet deadlines.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in air medical or critical care transport environments.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Paid time off
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Continuing education support
• Professional development opportunities