Nurse Coordinator - Patient Education

University Health; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in Seguin, TX is seeking a transplant education lead nurse. The role focuses on direct education for organ transplant patients and developing education materials.

You will function as a clinical expert, educator, and outcomes coordinator within a collaborative transplant team. Required BSN with five years of nursing experience and state RN licensure; a master's degree is preferred, and transplant certification within a year is expected.

Qualifications

• BSN is required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• A national transplant certification within 1 year of employment preferred.
• Minimum five years of full-time nursing experience with at least two years in related specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient education to Organ Transplant patients.
• Assists in developing patient education material.
• Serves as a clinical expert, educator, quality assurance nurse and outcome measure coordinator for the assigned specialty.
• Functions in a team environment to support clinical practice.

Skills

Curriculum development

Adult learning principles

Clinical education

Education

BSN

Master's degree

Transplant certification

Texas RN licensure

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.