Practitioner, Clinical Education & Professional Development

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston seeks a Nursing Education Specialist to advance clinical education and professional development. You will design educational programs, support clinical staff, and apply Nursing Professional Development standards to practice.

The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, competency assessment, and ensuring safe, high-quality patient care while staying within policy and budgetary guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Texas license or compact license to practice professional nursing required.
• BLS certification required.
• Two years of nursing experience required.
• One year education-related experience preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs competency management including needs assessment, gap analysis and monitoring of compliance.
• Develops and disseminates foundational educational content and programs using various learning methods.
• Applies Nursing Professional Development (NPD) standards into practice.
• Collaborates with learners and stakeholders using effective communication.
• Demonstrates awareness of EBPs, research and quality initiatives.
• Coaches and provides feedback to preceptors and orientees and assesses orientation progress.
• Monitors environments for opportunities and challenges affecting professional practice gaps.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors within budgetary specifications.
• Supports department-based goals and professional growth through mandatory/continuing education.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Position is responsible for executing educational experiences that facilitate the promotion of competent and quality patient care. Supports clinical employees in their efforts to acquire knowledge and skills, and in their professional development. Typically reports to the campus Manager or Director of Clinical Education and Professional Development.

Job Description

Experience in the neuro space, both critical/non-critical, is highly preferred but not required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Two (2) years of nursing experience required.
• One (1) year education related experience preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Principal Accountabilities

• Performs competency management job functions including needs assessment, gap analysis and monitoring of compliance.
• Develops and disseminates fundamental educational content/programs utilizing various learning methods/domains.
• Applies Nursing Professional Development (NPD) scope and standards into practice.
• Participate in interprofessional collaboration with learners and other stakeholders utilizing effective communication.
• Demonstrates awareness and understand Evidence Based Projects (EBPs)/research/ quality initiatives.
• Coaches and provides feedback to preceptors and orientees and assesses orientation progress.
• Monitors the internal and external environments for opportunities and challenges that may affect professional practice gaps.
• Facilities learning, change and professional role competence and growth.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as a resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards of providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and our workforce.
• Other duties as assigned.