Critical Care Education Specialist RN

CommonSpirit Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Houston is seeking a Clinical Educator to enhance nursing staff development through educational programs and mentorship. The role involves assessing staff needs, developing training, and supporting clinical advancement. Join a team dedicated to improving patient outcomes and fostering a culture of learning in a prestigious medical center.

Benefits

Up to $10,000 relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of clinical education experience.
• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develops and provides educational programs for nursing staff.
• Assesses staff skills to categorize orientation and development.
• Collaborates with management to implement educational tools.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Registered Nurse

BLS Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates expertise in the teaching/learning process and assists management and clinical staff in developing and providing educational programs.

2. Utilizes Prophecy Assessments to identify learning needs and assists nurse managers, clinical nurse specialists, clinical educators, quality coordinators, and preceptors in planning learning activities to meet those needs.

3. Develops and performs needs assessments in collaboration with management, clinical nurse specialists, and nursing staff to determine developmental and educational needs.

4. Assesses critical thinking, interpersonal relations, and technical skills of staff to assist in categorizing orientation and staff development.

5. Communicates with staff to facilitate development of their clinical, management, and research skills.

6. Promotes career advancement, including clinical ladder and differentiated practice, through mentorship.

7. Consults with management and clinical staff to coordinate effective preceptor and mentor programs.

8. Collaborates with management to develop, revise, and implement cost-effective, patient-outcomes-driven educational programs, tools, and materials for all nursing staff.

9. Works with management to plan and direct new employee orientation.

10. Leads and participates in the Performance Enhancement program and other quality activities by monitoring and evaluating educational outcomes.

11. Integrates research findings into clinical practice, educational programs, and policy updates.

12. Supports and participates in unit-based research projects to promote a knowledge base for the nursing profession.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree
* Registered Nurse and BLS certification required

* Minimum of three (3) years of clinical education experience

* BLS certification through the American Heart Association

* ACLS certification within 6 months of hire through the American Heart Association

Overview

Up to $10,000 relocation assistance available.

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an 881-bed quaternary care academic medical center, a joint venture between Baylor College of Medicine and CHI St. Luke’s Health. Located in the Texas Medical Center, it is home to the Texas Heart Institute, a cardiovascular research and education institution founded in 1962 by Denton A. Cooley, MD. The hospital was the first in Texas and the Southwest to be designated a Magnet hospital for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, receiving this award five consecutive times. Baylor St. Luke’s also has three community emergency centers providing adult and pediatric care for the Greater Houston area.

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With over 700 care sites across the U.S., including clinics, hospitals, and home-based and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one in four U.S. residents. Our mission is to build healthy communities, advocate for the poor and vulnerable, and innovate how and where healing occurs, both inside hospitals and in the community.

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