RN (Operating Room) - Education/Resource Specialist

Memorial Hermann; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to lead educational initiatives for new graduate nurses. The role includes mentoring in the PeriOp 101 program and developing curriculum for staff training. Ideal candidates will have strong clinical experience and effective people skills in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• At least 5 years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse, with leadership qualities.
• Active Texas nursing license is required.

Responsibilities

• Mentor new graduate nurses through the PeriOp 101 program.
• Develop and evaluate educational needs for staff.
• Coordinate orientation training and individual learning plans.

Skills

Clinical experience

Leadership

Mentorship

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

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

Hours: Days - Flexible hours but primarily early shift 0600-1500 (5 days per week)

Candidates must have strong OR clinical experience. Nursing education experience is highly preferred. Preceptor experience is also acceptable.

This position will mentor and guide new graduate nurses through the PeriOp 101 program. The ideal candidate will have good people/relationship skills.
Position responsible for developing, providing, and coordinating direct staff education, indirect patient education, orientation training, and development of curriculum and individual learning plans and monitoring staff. This program supports the growth and development of the New Graduate nurse in our high acuity, multidisciplinary OR through their first year of nursing.

Founded in 1925, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center (TMC) is the primary teaching hospital for the McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Memorial Hermann-TMC provides leading-edge care in heart, neuroscience, orthopedics, women's health, general surgery, organ transplantation and much more. As one of only two certified Level I trauma centers in the greater Houston area, the hospital provides 24/7 emergency and trauma care. Memorial Hermann Life Flight provides emergency rescue within a 150-mile radius.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelors Degree preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current State of Texas license/permit to practice professional nursing
• Completion of Basic Life Support
• Other certification based upon specific nursing unit requirements

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• At least five (5) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse
• Viewed as a “leader” in current specialty

Principal Accountabilities

• Serves as an educational resource at the service level and for core hospital activities. Assesses, plans, develops, coordinates, implements and evaluates educational needs that are appropriate to target population.
• Develops curriculum for identified learning needs. Facilitates and coordinates individual learning plans.
• Promotes team approach to healthcare delivery. Facilitates effective patient education at the service level. Evaluates effectiveness of patient education.
• Develops and maintains new employee orientation program. Acts as clinical resource for staff. Communicates effectively with all levels of the healthcare team.
• 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 preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann service standards of providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and our workforce.

• Other duties as assigned.

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