Cardiology & Critical Care Clinical Educator (NPD)

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Educator for Nursing Professional Development (NPD) in Cardiology/Critical Care to advance staff education and patient care quality. The role involves applying educational design processes, coordinating onboarding, and partnering with clinical teams to close practice gaps.

The position requires a master's degree in a related field, RN licensure in Texas, BLS, and NPD certification within 1.5 years.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in related field required within 3 years of hire.
• 3 years of directly related experience, preferably in a hospital or clinic setting. Internal candidates with BSN may qualify with five years of related experience; external candidates with BSN may be considered with sufficient experience.

Responsibilities

• NPD practitioner functions in roles: Learning facilitator, Change agent, Mentor, Leader, Champion for scientific inquiry, Advocate for NPD, Partner for practice transitions.
• Uses the educational design process: assess gaps, identify learning needs, plan outcomes, design activities, implement and evaluate.
• Responsible for orientation/onboarding, competency management, education, professional role development, research/EBP/quality improvement, and collaborative partnerships.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including Nurse Planner duties within the UT Southwestern Accredited Provider Unit, and adherence to ANCC criteria.

Education

Master's Degree in related field

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Educator for Nursing Professional Development (NPD) in Cardiology/Critical Care to advance staff education and patient care quality. The role involves applying educational design processes, coordinating onboarding, and partnering with clinical teams to close practice gaps.

The position requires a master's degree in a related field, RN licensure in Texas, BLS, and NPD certification within 1.5 years.