NURSE COORDINATOR, PATIENT EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

.LOCATION: Columbia, Missouri

ABOUT THE JOB

The Nurse Coordinator, Patient Education Services provides leadership for strategic planning related to patient education across the healthcare continuum. Develop staff competence with patient education. Develop and maintain a model for patient education excellence in the clinical areas. Coordinates development or purchase of patient education materials that are evidenced-based and meet all health literacy and readability standards. Assures appropriate materials are available in PowerChart, myStation, or available for print distribution. Collaborates to develop effective and efficient documentation methods for patient education.

SALARY RANGE  $70,179 - $111,821

ABOUT US

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals — including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital — and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you will be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives and supporting our team members to achieve their personal and professional goals. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility, and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage starting day one

Generous paid leave and paid time off, including 9 paid holidays

Multiple retirement options, including 100% match up to 8% and full vesting in three years

Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels, and more.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develops and maintains a clinical model for effective patient education across the health care continuum as well as a process for the development and approval of patient education materials to be maintained within PowerChart, on the MU Health Care website and the Patient Portal.

Collaborates with Tiger Institute and Nursing Informatics Coordinators on the development and tracking of custom content in PowerChart and the development of an interdisciplinary method for documentation and clear communication of patient education progress across the health care continuum that meets all regulatory standards and requirements. 

Ensures patient education video content available on myStation is accurate, current, and meets all standards for video delivery of patient education. Collaborates with Tiger Institute to continue to advance the delivery, ordering, documentation, and evaluation of the effectiveness of patient education video delivery. 

Develops and delivers training for unit-based patient education experts. Mentors these staff to become leaders and advocates for patient education and patient satisfaction on their unit. 

Analyzes patient education-related data, including documentation and usage of materials within PowerChart, myStation, and Patient Satisfaction information that is related to the effectiveness of patient education delivery and outcomes. 

Facilitates evaluation, development, or purchase of patient education materials in a variety of mediums (print, video, online content, etc.). Maintains a centralized database of patient education resources, video television guides for myStation, and manages the centralized process for ordering and distribution of print resources. 

Maintains current knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting patient education. Maintain all policies, procedures, and documentation standards related to patient education.

May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or other related allied health related degree.  

Five (5) years of progressively responsible RN experience.  

Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in a healthcare related field.  

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.