Clinical Educator RN (Operating Room- OR)

Children's Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan premiums after 3 years

Savings plan match (4%–10%)

Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks)

Caregiver Leave

Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

Job summary

Children's Health in Dallas is seeking a Clinical Educator RN for the Operating Room to lead professional development and educational programs. This on-site role focuses on onboarding, ongoing competency, continuing education, and cultivating scholarly activity to support high-quality patient care.

The position emphasizes collaboration with clinical staff across the operating suites, adult/paediatric perioperative teams, and academic partnerships, with a strong emphasis on adult learning

Qualifications

• Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• RN/licensure/certification (e.g., RN, RRT, PT/OT) required.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required.
• PALS/PEARS/NRP as per specialty area requirements required.
• National specialty certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding/Orientation: develop, coordinate, manage, facilitate, conduct and evaluate onboarding programs for clinical personnel.
• Competency Management: develop, coordinate, manage, facilitate, conduct and evaluate competency programs.
• Education: design, implement and evaluate educational activities based on practice gaps.
• Professional Role Development: facilitate lifelong learning and role transition/skill mastery.
• Quality Improvement/Evidence-based Practice/Research: promote and participate in research and QI initiatives.
• Collaborative Partnerships: consult, advise, teach and coordinate with other groups on education and learning.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Graduate or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area: Clinical Educator RN - Operating Room (OR)

Department: Clinical Learning and Development

Location: Children's Health Dallas (This role will support both Dallas and Plano Campuses).

Shift: Full-time Monday through Friday

Job Type: On-site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary

The Clinical Educator is a professional development specialist whose primary responsibility is to facilitate lifelong learning and professional development activities among clinical staff. Through the application of adult learning theory and strong instructional design, the Clinical Educator's work results in measurable program outcomes in areas such as new hire orientation, ongoing competency, in-services, continuing education, career development, scholarship/research, and academic partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding/Orientation: The Clinical Educator develops, coordinates, manages, facilitates, conducts and evaluates onboarding and orientation programs for clinical personnel including transition-to-practice programs for novice or new graduate clinicians.
• Competency Management: The Clinical Educator develops, coordinates, manages, facilitates, conducts and evaluates initial and ongoing competency programs for clinical personnel.
• Education: The Clinical Educator designs, implements and evaluates educational activities and programs based on identified practice gaps for a specific target audience. The Clinical Educator utilizes knowledge of educational theory and adult learning principles to enhance the professional development of clinical personnel.
• Professional Role Development: The Clinical Educator identifies and develops strategies to facilitate a continuous process of growth through lifelong learning including role transition, role integration, skill acquisition and skill mastery.
• Quality Improvement/Evidence-based Practice/Research: The Clinical Educator integrates the best research evidence into didactic and clinical education design. The Clinical Educator promotes and participates in research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement initiatives in the clinical setting.
• Collaborative Partnerships: The Clinical Educator consults, advises, teaches and coordinates with other individuals, groups, departments and/or institutions concerning education and learning.

Work Experience

How You’ll Be Successful:

• At least 3 years related clinical and/or nursing experience Required
• Documentation of previous teaching experience Preferred

EDUCATION

• Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Required
• Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience Preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• State or national licensure/certification for clinical professional practice (ex. RN, RRT, PT/OT, etc.) Required
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Required
• PALS, PEARS/PACES, or NRP based on specialty area requirements Required
• If PEARS/PACES required: Effective April 20, 2020, new employees must obtain PACES certification within 6 months of hire and existing employees must obtain PACES certification upon expiration of their PEARS certification (no later than April 20, 2022). Required
• National specialty certification appropriate for area(s) of responsibility Preferred

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care For You

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.