Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and Texas RN licensure required.
Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in a specialty area.
Current BLS certification from AHA or ARC upon hire.
Maintains all required unit-specific certifications.
Strong understanding of evidence-based nursing practices.
Responsibilities
Coordinate orientation and ongoing education for clinical staff and unlicensed personnel.
Deliver real-time training on clinical practices for staff.
Act as a clinical expert and role model in nursing processes.
Facilitate preceptor training and competency assessments.
Conduct annual needs assessments and educational gap analyses.
Mentor nurse and patient care technician residents.
Collaborate with clinical leaders to set departmental goals.
Provide formal and informal educational programs.
Work biweekly staffing shifts on the assigned unit.
Benefits
PPO medical plan available at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage from day one.
100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay.
Paid Time Off available from day one.
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Paid Parental Leave Benefit.
Wellness programs offered.
Tuition Reimbursement available.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer.
Full Job Description
RN Unit Based Educator
Cardiovascular ICU
JOB SUMMARY Responsible for coordinating unit-based education for UT Southwestern professional clinical staff and unlicensed assistive personnel with regard to orientation and clinical education to ensure staff are able to demonstrate current competencies and meet professional standards of practice within an assigned areas.
BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing with licensure as a Registered Nurse by Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.
Experience 2 years work in a clinical specialty.
Licenses and Certifications (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire (RN) REGISTERED NURSE by Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas. Upon Hire Maintains and obtains all required certifications specific to the assigned unit, as necessary to support patient care delivery, in accordance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
JOB DUTIES
Provides orientation, ongoing education and skills training for staff, including new hires and agency staff.
Provides real-time input and just-in-time training on new and current staff's clinical practice.
Regarded as clinical expert and role model in application of the nursing processes and evidence-based practice to manage the complex care needs of specific patient populations.
Facilitates preceptor training, resident assignment, and preceptor competencies for specific unit.
Assists unit leadership in initial and annual competencies for new and current clinical staff.
Performs annual unit-specific needs assessment and ongoing educational gap analysis.
Serves as a facilitator to nurse and patient care technician residents and actively mentors and supports their growth in the profession and clinical practice.
Works collaboratively with clinical leaders to properly identify and prioritize goals and objectives to meet the needs of the department and/or organization.
Provide educational programs on a formal and informal basis.
Perform one staffing shift on your assigned unit, Biweekly.
Performs other duties as assigned.
About University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern) is a public academic health science center in Dallas, Texas. With approximately 14,400 employees and an operating budget of nearly $2.8 billion, UT Southwestern is one of six medical schools in the UT System. UT Southwestern is one of the leading medical research institutions in the world, with a focus on biomedical research, clinical care, and education. The institution is home to six Nobel laureates, 22 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 19 members of the National Academy of Medicine. UT Southwestern is also affiliated with Parkland Memorial Hospital, one of the largest public hospitals in the United States.
