Registered Nurse (RN) Education Coordinator

Registered Nurse (RN) Education Coordinator

Job Type: Full-Time | Day

Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Your experience matters

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a RN Educator Coordinator joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Why Join STRHS Pulaski?

At STRHS Pulaski, you'll become part of a close-knit community hospital where every team member is valued, and exceptional patient care is our top priority.

Our Culture

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Dedicated professionals who work hard and help each other succeed

Strong sense of teamwork, respect, and shared purpose

What Sets Us Apart

High-quality care delivered with a patient-first focus

Opportunities to learn, grow, and expand your skills

Leadership that values input, innovation, and employee engagement

A team where your contributions truly make a difference

How you'll contribute

A RN Education Coordinator who excels in this role:

• Provides leadership for the assessment of learning/resource needs and the subsequent establishment of directional goals for hospital staff development that are compatible with service teaching and research objectives.
• Provides leadership for the assessment of learning/resource needs and the subsequent establishment of directional goals for hospital staff development that are compatible with service teaching and research objectives.
• Collaborates with department managers and resource personnel using indicators such as new policy development, new technology, patient case study, and quality assurance monitors, to prioritize staff development needs.
• Establishes and maintains a resource pool of health professionals, current health care information, and media and material resources to assist and support staff education and professional outreach.
• Monitors staff education and assist Human Resources to ensure license, certifications, competencies and required training is completed on time. Participates in the documentation and recommendations for CCF to employees not in compliance.
• Coordinates professional outreach program offerings. Recommends direction and program focus.
• Functions as the liaison for the annual MASH Program (Multiple Avenues for Successful Healthcare).
• Functions as a liaison with community health professionals to promote hospital professional/education programs and services.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have an Active Tennessee license (single-state or compact) and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins. Additional requirements include:

• Certifications: BCLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred; Handle with Care preferred
• Required Skills: Must communicate effectively in both oral and written form to widely diverse audience - ranging from unskilled personnel to highly trained and experienced professionals; effective human relations skills are required for interfacing with team members, all levels of staff, physicians, patients, families and other contacts. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. Must possess the ability to effectively function in a stressful environment. Must possess the ability to use the following equipment: Telephone / Overhead Paging System / Fax Machine / Calculator / Computer / Wheelchair / Gurney / Hospital Beds.

• Licenses: Must be a licensed Registered Nurse with the State of Tennessee or a licensed Registered Nurse from a Compact State with the proper Tennessee paperwork filed within 30 days of hire.

• Education: Associate's degree required. BSN preferred.

More about Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski

Situated among the rolling, green hills of southern Middle Tennessee, the historic town of Pulaski combines old-fashioned southern charm with warm hospitality to create a family-friendly community.

The Hospital

STRHS - Pulaski is part of the Southern Tennessee Regional Health System, a regional network of hospitals and healthcare services serving communities in southern Tennessee. The Pulaski campus provides inpatient and outpatient services to Giles County and the surrounding area at its 95-bed, Joint Commission-accredited acute care facility and physician practices.

The Community

Conveniently located just 60 miles south of Nashville and 50 miles north of Huntsville, Pulaski and Giles County have become the location of choice for many major business and industrial interests, including six Fortune 500 companies and two Fortune 100 companies. The area is also home to University of Tennessee Southern and the Here's the Beef Festival. Nearby Lynnville has a large historic district, including an old-fashioned soda shoppe, general store, gift shop, and craft and antique shops. And Milky Way Farm - built by the founder of the Mars Candy Company - is a Tudor Revival home listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Seven community parks offer a variety of recreational opportunities. Sharewood Park features a community playground and an outdoor amphitheater for concerts, family movie nights, theater productions and more. Sam Davis Park boasts one of the best non-college football and baseball facilities in the state. And a wealth of water sports, hiking, camping, lodging and more can be found at nearby David Crockett Park and Joe Wheeler State Park and Resort.

EEOC Statement

"Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.