This position assumes the responsibility of the education department and hospital-wide competencies.

Description

• Coordinates clinical staff orientation programs with HR
• Acts as resource and nursing advocate in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating all contact hour educational activities.
• Maintains staff educational files.
• Participates in hospital committee meetings as assigned.
• Ensures problems/concerns regarding activities in the hospital/department are communicated appropriately.
• Educates patients, families, and significant others regarding treatment, tests, special procedures, medications, and safety.
• Initiates and conducts emergency measures (including CPR) required to stabilize the patient’s condition.
• Actively participates in the development and assessment of patient care issues related to Performance Improvement activities for the department.
• Demonstrates the ability to understand and react effectively to the unique/special needs of adolescents, adults, and/or elderly patients.
• Demonstrates leadership, communication, and teaching skills.
• Practices appropriate infection control and isolation techniques to maintain a safe environment and control the spread of infection.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Initiates emergency measures in the event of disaster or threat to the facility as per emergency plans and protocols.
• Seeks the assistance of the Chief Clinical Officer regarding areas of concern or conflicts with families, co-workers, or patients in a professional, proactive, and courteous manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to serve as a patient advocate; demonstrates compassion and empathy with patients and their families.
• Orchestrates annual competency assessment skills fair and validation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Conducts BLS and ACLS classes monthly.
• Participates in DNV Compliance activities.
• Provides an annual needs assessment annually and provides education accordingly
• Participation in professional development council.
• Provides formal education to nursing and allied health staff.
• Participates in ongoing professional development related to the Educator role.
• Coordinates Nurse Internship Program.
• Coordinates Nurse Preceptor Program.
• Operates within hospital policies and procedures and assists with forms and policy updates.
• Manages Nursing and Allied Health School Affiliations
• Serves as a CNE resource to the Approved Provider Unit and others as needed.
• Remain current on ANCC/TNA criteria/guidelines.
• Advocates for resources – human, material, and financial –ensure the Approved Provider Unit meets its goals related to quality outcomes and nursing professional development.
• Ensures the Approved Provider Unit is in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and
• regulations that impact the organization’s ability to meet ANCC/TNA criteria and maintain the Approved Provider Unit.
• Schedules, coordinates, and promotes educational/CEU activities to support ongoing RN professional development.
• Works with Corporate Director of Clinical Operations for CEU presentations approval and program recordkeeping compliance.
• Assists the Corporate Director of Clinical Operations in identifying the nursing audience within each facility for each activity

Job Requirements

Experience

• Experience in Performance Improvement
• Prefer experience in management with regards to supervising, managing, and working with a variety of people on an individual and group basis

Education Required

• BSN Preferred (Masters Preferred)
• Continuing education in the area of nursing practice

Additional Information

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• SAMA Certification or must obtain within 90 days of hire.