Education and Preparedness Nurse

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule employee and clinical education programs.
• Support competency validation activities and tracking.
• Manage and monitor Relias education assignments.
• Prepare and distribute educational materials and presentations.
• Maintain records of staff training participation.
• Develop and update emergency preparedness plans, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct hazard vulnerability assessments, risk assessments, and after-action reports to identify gaps and improve preparedness strategies.
• Coordinate and lead full-scale emergency preparedness drills, tabletop exercises, simulations, and training exercises.
• Track continuing education offerings and attendance.
• Prepare and issue continuing education certificates.
• Assist with uploading and organizing content in Relias.
• Track employee orientation checklists and completion.
• Maintain competency documentation across systems and files.
• Coordinate quarterly skills days and mock code sessions.
• Support patient safety, equipment, and documentation training initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory education requirements.
• Maintain documentation for continuing education programs.
• Support Iowa Board of Nursing and EMS CEH program processes.
• Organize program files (objectives, attendance, evaluations, certificates).
• Track and report on education and competency metrics.
• Assist with planning and coordination of EMS conferences and events.
• Support logistics for internal and external training programs.
• Coordinate community education programs (CPR, first aid, etc.).
• Assist with outreach initiatives, career programs, and partnerships
• Coordinate student onboarding, documentation, and placements.
• Communicate with schools, leadership, and departments for student scheduling.
• Maintain student records, access, and compliance requirements
• Support reporting, meetings, patient experience initiatives, and special projects.

Professional requirements

• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies.
• Conduct oneself as a professional in accordance with PRIDE values.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

Job requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, Required.
• Current Iowa licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) required.
• Experience working in healthcare, education, or administrative support role, Preferred.
• Experience supporting educational programs or training coordination, Preferred.
• Familiarity with Relias Learning Management System, Preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clinical staff, leadership, and community partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in a healthcare environment.