Education Instructor- RN (Cardiology)

Hendrick Health; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Health in Abilene, TX seeks a Nurse Educator to lead educational initiatives for nursing units, including orientation, ongoing competencies, and quality programs. The role emphasizes community outreach and alignment with Joint Commission standards.

The Educator will collaborate with clinical staff to implement training, monitor outcomes, and contribute to patient safety while sometimes joining direct nursing care as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (or as approved by the Director).
• Minimum 2 years in a hospital clinical setting.
• Experience in Cath Lab environments or units.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate educational programs for nursing units.
• Coordinate community outreach, annual competencies, quality initiatives, orientation, and in-service for professional development.
• Assist in developing programs to meet Joint Commission education standards and participate in direct patient care when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Policy knowledge

Cath Lab experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

• Plans, organizes, directs, controls, and evaluates the educational programs for appropriate nursing unit cluster, including but not limited to: community outreach, annual competencies, quality initiatives, orientation, and in-service for professional development. Assists in developing programs to meet the Joint Commission standard requirements for education. Participates in direct nursing care.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing unless otherwise approved by the Director
• 2 years in hospital clinical setting
• Cath Lab

Required Licenses/Certifications

(Please note American Heart Association Instructor certification identifies the employee as both an Instructor and Provider).

Cath Lab:

• Registered Nurse
• CPR Certification
• ACLS
• NIH

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Deal effectively with hospital personnel
• Possess excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills
• Maintain confidential information
• Be familiar with policy and procedures

Designated Driver

• No

OSHA Category

• 1 - High Risk