JobsUSAPatient Education Coordinator
Company : Emory Healthcare
Location : Atlanta, GA, 30301
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Type : Full Time
Category : Community & Social Service
Occupation : Education Coordinator
Job Details
Job Title
Patient Education Coordinator / RN
8a-4:30p / Full Time / 40 Hours Emory University Hospital
Job Description
We are proud to be the only health system in Georgia with four Magnet-recognized hospitals. We're looking for experienced and passionate critical care nurses ready to join a team that's redefining quality nursing care.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Oversees assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient education programs including programs presented by department and overall patient education activities.
- Understands and applies aspects of cultural diversity appropriate to patient populations served. Looks for ways to individualize the education, training & preparedness of the patient & family or other individuals who are significant in the care of the patient.
- Models ethical and professional communication in all areas of communication and encourages other staff to do the same.
- Promotes an environment that builds trust and the success of staff members.
- Contributes to the achievement of departmental / health system goals sharing experience, knowledge and support.
- Supports system as well as ESJH standards. Collaborates with educational specialists, Unit Directors/Unit Nurse Educators and CNS's in their patient education liaison roles to assure the patient's needs are met.
- Participates on appropriate committees, councils and task forces to provide guidance and expertise for patient educational issues.
- Participates actively in change process by adopting new methods or incorporating new equipment or devices.
- Responsible for supporting quality matrix/patient safety initiatives and insuring staff has the knowledge and resources to support this work.
- Demonstrates clinical support to all staff and providers by consistently responding to requests for services.
- Assuring programs are equitably and appropriately distributed among education specialists, utilizing their skills and knowledge.
- Mentors staff to enhance existing competencies and develop new ones through educational/ training opportunities; demonstrates patience, skill and a willingness to help others to succeed, especially those with less formal preparation.
- Works collaboratively with Clinical Nurses, Providers & Case Managers to create a seamless care transition for patients and their significant care providers.
- Supports & practices teach back methodologies in the preparation for self-care and discharge.
- Participates in rounds, SIBR communication and LOS Meetings to support the coordinator toward a successful transition of care.
- Review discharge referral process and access for follow up care and clinics for indigent/uninsured patients with diabetes, and assure access to medication and glucose monitoring equipment.
- Evaluate, develop and update patient education material content for accuracy, and literacy level every two years or as needed.
- Collaborate with Information Systems, Pharmacy and the Emory Patient Education Committee as needed.
- Provide staff with the materials necessary to educate their patients.
- Sits on hospital/system committees as needed for policy, protocol, staff education, compliance and glycemic control oversight.
- Participate on the Emory Glycemic task force to coordinate efforts and compliance.
- Serve as hospital wide resource for hyperglycemic patient management/care.
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- All nurses employed in roles requiring an unencumbered nursing license must have a valid, active license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.
- Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred.
- Previous leadership experience preferred.
- Two years clinical nursing experience in a hospital setting. Competent in instruction of adult learners, experienced with utilizing research, editing, and writing policies and procedures. Instructor experience preferred.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
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