Nurse Coordinator - Patient Education

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a dedicated nurse for the Organ Transplant education role. The position focuses on direct patient education, education material development, and acting as a clinical expert and educator within the transplant program.

The ideal candidate will hold a BSN with a Master’s degree preferred, and will obtain national transplant certification within 12 months. A minimum of five years of full-time nursing experience, including two in related specialties,

Qualifications

• BSN required and RN licensure in Texas.
• Master's degree preferred.
• National transplant certification within 1 year of employment.
• Minimum 5 years of full-time nursing with at least 2 years in related specialty.
• Experience in curriculum development and adult learning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient education to Organ Transplant patients.
• Assist in developing patient education material.
• Serve as clinical educator, quality assurance nurse and outcomes measures coordinator.
• Collaborate in a team environment to support clinical practice.

Skills

Patient education

Clinical teaching

Curriculum development

Team collaboration

Quality assurance

Education

BSN

Master's degree

National transplant certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides direct patient education to Organ Transplant patients and assists in developing patient education material. Serves as a clinical expert, educator, quality assurance nurse and outcome measure coordinator for assigned specialty. Functions in a team environment to provide support to clinical practice.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
BSN is required. Masters degree is preferred. A national certification is required within 1 year of employment in the Transplant Program. Minimum of five years of full-time nursing experience with at least two years in related nursing specialty is required. Demonstration of experience in curriculum development and implementation of adult learning principles is preferred.

LICENSURE
State of Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse is required. Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support and Health Care Provider card is required.