Education Specialist RN

CHI; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Clinical Educator to enhance clinical practice through innovative educational programs. This role involves assessing and identifying ongoing learning needs for staff, designing and delivering impactful training that aligns with the organization's mission. You will work closely with clinical staff to foster their development in critical thinking, management, and research skills. Join a team that values professional growth and community support, making a significant impact in the lives of patients and healthcare providers alike.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of clinical education experience required.
• Expertise in teaching and adult learning principles.

Responsibilities

• Enhancing clinical practice through education programs for staff.
• Conducting needs assessments to identify learning needs.

Skills

Clinical Education

Instructional Design

Adult Learning Principles

Critical Thinking

Education

Registered Nurse

BLS Certification

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Prophecy Assessments

Job description

Overview

St. Luke's Health–Sugar Land Hospital offers the latest technology and treatments for residents of Fort Bend County and Southwest Houston. Our services range from heart care and neuroscience to robotic surgery. Our recently opened Family Birthing Center provides exceptional care and amenities in a spa-like environment to ensure a VIP—Very Important Pregnancy—experience. Since 2008, our experienced doctors, nurses, and support staff have delivered expert care to support our community.

Responsibilities

Responsible for enhancing clinical practice through planning, developing, and conducting education programs for providers and other key clinical services staff. This includes 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 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 aid in categorizing orientation and staff development needs.
5. Communicates with staff to facilitate the development of their clinical, management, and research skills.

Qualifications

Required:

• Registered Nurse and BLS certification required.
• Three (3) years of clinical education experience.
• Knowledge of instructional design and principles of adult learning.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

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