Academic Support Coordinator jobs in Norwich, CT

Description

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JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Nursing Professional Development and Practice Excellence Department (NPDPD), the Nursing Support Coordinator is a Patient Care Technician with acute clinical care experience and is responsible for orienting, mentoring and teaching of clinical support staff members of equal or lower credentials in skill performance, knowledge validation and documentation of clinical practice in order to meet standards of practice in clinical care.

This position's duties include educating staff in reviewing standards of clinical care, workflows, reviewing documentation strategies in EPIC, and assisting in teaching PCT classes. In addition, this role will perform administrative duties which include but are not limited to participation in committees, projects as assigned, standard work development, scheduling of education and on-boarding of staff.

This position must role model best practices in the clinical care and environment of care arenas. Lastly, this position collaborates with NPDPD to observe and identify challenges in delivering best practice in care.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Education:

Associates Degree in a Health Science related field or matriculation into an Associate's Health Science related program

Experience:
5 years of acute care Patient Care Technician experience.
Recent experience in training or precepting new employees

Licensure, Certification, Registration:
Must have at time of hire and maintain thereafter at least one of the following Certifications:

Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A)

• Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
• Has mastered the competencies required for precepting
• CPR certification
• Certified Nurse Aide registered

Language Skills:
Strong written and verbal skills with the English language

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With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.