RN Unit Based Educator - Cardiovascular ICU

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas invites applications for an RN Unit Based Educator in the Cardiovascular ICU. The role coordinates unit-based education, supports orientation, and ensures staff demonstrate current competencies within the cardiovascular ICU setting.

Ideal candidates have a BSN and Texas RN licensure with at least 2 years of clinical specialty experience. UT Southwestern offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth in a

Qualifications

• BSN required and RN licensed in Texas.
• Minimum 2 years work in a clinical specialty.
• Ability to coordinate unit-based education and orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provides orientation, ongoing education and skills training for staff.
• Delivers real-time input and just-in-time education on clinical practice.
• Acts as clinical expert and role model in nursing processes and evidence-based practice.
• Facilitates competency development for preceptors and residents.
• Collaborates with unit leadership on competencies and needs assessment.
• Conducts educational programs and biweekly staffing on the unit.

Skills

Staff training

Clinical education

Educational coordination

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

RN license - Texas

Job description

Job Description - RN Unit Based Educator - Cardiovascular ICU (976764)

Job Description

RN Unit Based Educator - Cardiovascular ICU - ( 976764 )

Description

RN Unit Based Educator

Cardiovascular ICU

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for coordinating unit-based education for UT Southwestern professional clinical staff and unlicensed assistive personnel with regard to orientation and clinical education to ensure staff are able to demonstrate current competencies and meet professional standards of practice within an assigned areas.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Education Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing with licensure as a Registered Nurse by Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.
• Experience 2 years work in a clinical specialty.
• Licenses and Certifications (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire (RN) REGISTERED NURSE by Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas. Upon Hire Maintains and obtains all required certifications specific to the assigned unit, as necessary to support patient care delivery, in accordance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.

JOB DUTIES

• Provides orientation, ongoing education and skills training for staff, including new hires and agency staff.
• Provides real-time input and just-in-time training on new and current staff's clinical practice.
• Regarded as clinical expert and role model in application of the nursing processes and evidence-based practice to manage the complex care needs of specific patient populations.
• Facilitates preceptor training, resident assignment, and preceptor competencies for specific unit.
• Assists unit leadership in initial and annual competencies for new and current clinical staff.
• Performs annual unit-specific needs assessment and ongoing educational gap analysis.
• Serves as a facilitator to nurse and patient care technician residents and actively mentors and supports their growth in the profession and clinical practice.
• Works collaboratively with clinical leaders to properly identify and prioritize goals and objectives to meet the needs of the department and/or organization.
• Provide educational programs on a formal and informal basis.
• Perform one staffing shift on your assigned unit, Biweekly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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