Clinical EducatorTexas Behavioral Health CenterJoin our team and help launch the first state psychiatric hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth, where innovative caregivers will make a lasting impact on behavioral health in Texas.
The Texas Behavioral Health Center is a newly completed state-funded psychiatric hospital opening in Dallas' Southwestern Medical District that is owned by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and operated by UT Southwestern Medical Center.
When fully operational, the 505,000-square-foot facility will house 292 beds - 200 for adult patients and 92 for children and adolescents. As DFW's first state-funded behavioral health hospital, it is designed to deliver state-of-the-art, patient-centered care in a modern and healing environment. The center provides comprehensive behavioral health treatment and features private patient rooms, abundant access to natural light and nature, and thoughtfully designed spaces that promote recovery. The hospital will also provide training to all behavioral health disciplines.
Work Schedule: M-F: 8:00am-5:00pmEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONRequired- Education
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Experience
5 years of experience in the health care field, preferably a hospital setting.
- Licenses and Certifications
(RN) REGISTERED NURSE and
(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT ourse accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) and
(CPI) CRISIS PREVENTION INSTITUT CER - training must be completed within 30 days of hire date
PreferredJOB DUTIES- Facilitate initial and ongoing competency process for the assigned department. Establish plans for their educational needs and follow up as needed.
- In conjunction with the managers, directors, and clinical leaders, assess, develop, and implement immediate and future learning needs of the unit/department/organization.
- Models behaviors that reflect life-long learning at the local/national level: welcoming students/instructors and identify resources for them, coach staff through clinical advancement processes, fostering the use of evidence-based practice.
- Serves as a resource to clinical leaders by identifying educational needs of staff, as they relate to changes in service, equipment, or technique.
- Implements programs to meet educational needs, which may include identifying available internal and external resources
- Fosters competence and professional growth of staff by facilitating the adoption of practice and policy changes and serving as a role model for interdisciplinary care and education of the patient and family.
- Provides an appropriate environment for learning. Facilitates adult learning principles by planning and presenting educational activities in a variety of styles.
- Demonstrate continuous performance improvement in targeted areas of responsibility in alignment with the overall annual Hospital performance improvement targets.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary InformationSalary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.
