Clinical Education & Professional Development Practitioner – 6W IMU & MICU

Memorial Hermann; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann is seeking a Professional Development Practitioner for Acute Care to advance clinically oriented education across 6W IMU & MICU. The role focuses on promoting competent care and partnerships with clinical staff.

Required BSN, Texas RN license, BLS, and strong communication; MSN preferred. You will develop content, coordinate trainings, and ensure alignment with hospital standards and quality goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Current State of Texas license or compact license to practice professional nursing required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Two (2) years of nursing experience required.
• One (1) year education related experience preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs competency management including needs assessment and monitoring of compliance.
• Develops and disseminates educational content and programs.
• Applies Nursing Professional Development scope and standards into practice.
• Participates in interprofessional collaboration with learners and stakeholders.
• Demonstrates awareness of evidence-based projects and quality initiatives.
• Coaches and provides feedback to preceptors and orientees.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Adaptability

Educational program design

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

MSN (preferred)

Tools

HealthStream

Kahuna

Excel

Job description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.Job SummaryProfessional Development Practitioner - Acute Care 6W IMU & MICU

• BSN required; MSN or working towards strongly preferred
• Specialty Nursing Certification highly preferred, especially if no Master’s degree
• Acute care nursing background
• Looking for someone that is a very strong communicator, creative thinker, project management, very adaptable, can easily partner with other Practitioners, sound technical skills, adaptable & flexibility to MH systems (i.e. MHU, HealthStream, Kahuna, Excel)

Position is responsible for executing educational experiences that facilitate the promotion of competent and quality patient care. Supports clinical employees in their efforts to acquire knowledge and skills, and in their professional development. Typically reports to the campus Manager or Director of Clinical Education and Professional Development.Job DescriptionMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.Licenses/Certifications:

• Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Two (2) years of nursing experience required.
• One (1) year education related experience preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Principal Accountabilities

• Performs competency management job functions including needs assessment, gap analysis and monitoring of compliance.
• Develops and disseminates fundamental educational content/programs utilizing various learning methods/domains.
• Applies Nursing Professional Development (NPD) scope and standards into practice.
• Participate in interprofessional collaboration with learners and other stakeholders utilizing effective communication.
• Demonstrates awareness and understand Evidence Based Projects (EBPs)/research/ quality initiatives.
• Coaches and provides feedback to preceptors and orientees and assesses orientation progress.
• Monitors the internal and external environments for opportunities and challenges that may affect professional practice gaps.
• Facilities learning, change and professional role competence and growth.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as a resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards of providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and our workforce.
• Other duties as assigned.