What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educator/Student Coordinator position at UnityPoint Health?
UPH Additional Information:
Commitment to our Team – We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.
Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org
Overview:
Performs a variety of complex functions including coordinator, educator, classroom/learning facilitator, communicator, and planner for the educational and learning experience needs of UnityPoint Health Waterloo and UPH- Marshalltown. Responsible for coordinating general and clinical orientation, individual student rotations, and job shadow opportunities for the Waterloo region. Assists with the facilitation of mandatory in-services, staff education programs, approved continuing education courses and other training as indicated. Serves as the liaison with Des Moines University (DMU) Office of Clinical Affairs in the oversight of the clinical rotation of third-year medical students and associated activities.Responsibilities:
Why UnityPoint Health?
Commitment to our Team – We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.
- You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.
- We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.
Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org
UnityPoint Health - Allen
Educator/Student Coordinator
Shift: Full-Time Days
Benefits Eligible
Performs a variety of complex functions including coordinator, educator, classroom/learning facilitator, communicator, and planner for the educational and learning experience needs of UnityPoint Health Waterloo and UPH- Marshalltown. Responsible for coordinating general and clinical orientation, individual student rotations, and job shadow opportunities for the Waterloo region. Assists with the facilitation of mandatory in-services, staff education programs, approved continuing education courses and other training as indicated. Serves as the liaison with Des Moines University (DMU) Office of Clinical Affairs in the oversight of the clinical rotation of third-year medical students and associated activities.
- Responsible for coordinating functions and processes associated with general orientation, clinical orientation, and electronic medical record software training.
- Responsible for coordination of AHA courses for the Waterloo region.
- Coordinates the development of new/improved computer-based learning modules.
- Provides coordination, support, and oversight for the education/training needs and activities for DMU students, including the provision of on-going support.
- Responsible for the coordination of health care related learning opportunities including but not limited to job shadows, career observation, and internships.
- Serves on hospital committees, project teams and task forces, as assigned.
- Participates in planning departmental goals and provides input for departmental budget and expense management.
- Acts as an instructor, facilitator and educator in orientation and other educational offerings for team members in the region.
- Assesses learning needs of team members and adjusts education, accordingly, providing support to ensure an optimal learning experience.
- Utilizes and applies principles of adult learning and health literacy.
- Communicates effectively with people of diverse audiences.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of the learning experience through measurements and feedback.
- Assists with designing, developing, and organizing new educational programs.
- Collaborates with the Learning Management System administrator for the Waterloo Region to ensure documentation of completed learning modules, courses, and classes.
- Acts as an educational liaison to the leadership of UnityPoint Health Allen Hospital and UnityPoint Health Marshalltown addressing the various educational needs of their departments.
- Maintains effective communication related to educational updates, offerings and changes with team members and customers served through a variety of methods.
- Acts as a liaison and positively promotes healthcare careers and related training/development within our community.
- Ensures all student participants involved in educational experiences with the organization meet all standards and comply with organizational policies.
- Coordinates the rental activities for participants housed at 1650 Heath Street, including selection of tenants, collecting monthly rent, etc.
- Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, education, healthcare, business or related field.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
- Two years of experience in healthcare, education, or related field. Learning management system experience preferred.
- Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
- Appropriate credentials to teach assigned Basic Life Support (BLS) classes or ability to obtain within six weeks of hire.
