Novant Health is hiring an Education Coordinator for the VitaLink unit for our New Hanover Regional Medical Center - Orthopedic Hospital location in Wilmington, NC.   

• Schedule: Full-Time, 1.0 FTE, 80 Hours per 2 weeks 
• Department: VitaLink 
• Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits. For more benefit information, please visit our website here: https://www.novanthealth.org/team-members/benefits/  

Remarkable care. Remarkable careers. Why become an Education Coordinator at Novant Health?   

• Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers by State for 2022  
• One of the nation’s 150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review  
• Recognized as Leaders in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign  
• One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability: IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities  
• One of the Best Places for Diverse & Women Managers to Work by Diversity MBA Magazine  
• Top ratings in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group  
• Quality and safety recognition from CMS  

About the VitaLink department:

We’re seeking an Education Coordinator to join our VitaLink Team! As an Education Coordinator, you will focus heavily on teamwork, integrity, and continuous clinical process improvement. Reporting to the Manager of Clinical Outcomes & Compliance, this role is responsible for developing and delivering education programs within the department, across facilities, and regionally. Additionally, you will oversee departmental staff orientation, ensure completion of mandatory certification courses and education, maintain staff education records, and perform duties as an active transport staff member as assigned. 

• Associate’s degree in related field required, Bachelor’s preferred. 
• Paramedic training program or graduate from an accredited school of Nursing, required. 
• Current valid North Carolina nursing license required. CFRN, CEN or CCRN certifications required. 
• Or, Current valid North Carolina Paramedic certification required. CCP-C or FP-C certifications required. 
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications required. Advanced trauma certification and NRP required within 6 months of hire (instructor level preferred). 
• Minimum of 5 years of emergency services or critical care experience preferred. 

Novant Health is committed to improving the health of its communities, one person at a time. We have a strong focus on innovation and research offering best-in-class technology and clinical care. We are committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to all our patients as well as equipping our workforce with the tools and support needed.  

At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.  

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.  

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters teamwork, team member engagement and community involvement.  
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.  
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".  

Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.  

If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.   

Meet with a Recruiter:   

Join us for Walk-In Wednesdays at NHRMC's Cafeteria located in Wilmington, NC, every Wednesday from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Enter through our Main Entrance at 2131 S 17th St and check in with Guest Services to meet with one of our remarkable Nursing Recruiters. Our recruiters are here to help you find the perfect fit for the next step in your nursing career! Don't miss this chance to explore what NHRMC has to offer. See you there!  

• Lead the development of education to maintain clinical competency. Assist in staff development for quality and professional improvement and provide coaching/remediation. 

• Develop and oversee quarterly simulations and clinical rotations for critical care, ALS, and ILS/BLS staff. 

• Identify and update continuing education requirements to maintain compliance with accrediting, regulating, and credentialing agencies. Stay updated with current trends in science, academic medicine, and healthcare. 

• Regularly function as a staff Paramedic or Nurse, maintaining necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies.