Education Specialist RN

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Northwest Houston seeks a Clinical Educator responsible for enhancing clinical practice through education programs. The role involves assessing learning needs and developing relevant training while supporting the organization's mission and goals.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of clinical education experience required.
• Knowledgeable of instructional design and principles of adult learning.

Responsibilities

• Enhancing clinical practice through developing and conducting education programs.
• Conducting needs assessments in collaboration with management and clinical staff.
• Facilitating learning and development for staff and key leaders.

Skills

Instructional design

Adult learning principles

Critical thinking

Interpersonal relations

Education

Registered Nurse

BLS certification

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsible for enhancing clinical practice through planning, developing and conducting education programs, providers
and other key clinical services staff, including evaluating the effectiveness of programs and providing guidance to staff
and key leaders. Facilitates assessment and identification of ongoing learning needs for staff development programs.
Designs and delivers programs that support the organization's mission, vision, values and strategic goals, implemented
using the organization's framework for professional clinical practice and development.

1. Demonstrates expertise in the teaching /learning process and Assists management and clinical staff to develop and
provide educational programs

2. Utilizes Prophecy Assessments to identify learning needs and assists the 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 specialist / nursing staff
to determine developmental and educational needs

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

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

Qualifications

Required:

*Registered Nurse and BLS required

*Three (3) Years of clinical education experience

*Knowledgeable of instructional design and principles of
adult learning

Preferred:

*Bachelor's Degree preferred

Overview

St. Luke's Health–The Vintage Hospital provides high-quality, compassionate care for residents of the Willowbrook, Champions, and Tomball areas of Northwest Houston. With the resources of the St. Luke’s Health system, we are able to deliver the most advanced care available to our Northwest Houston community. The Vintage Hospital offers the latest in diagnostic and surgical expertise, including heart care, women’s health, and orthopedics.