Trauma Educator

Umcelpaso; El Paso, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso seeks an experienced RN to coordinate trauma education activities and ensure compliance with ACS and regional standards. You will work with course directors to schedule and manage ATLS, TNCC, ENPC, ATCN, STOP the Bleed, and related programs.

The role requires a critical care/trauma background, Texas RN license, and current BLS. Six-month instructor-level requirements for TNCC/ATCN/ENPC are expected after hire.

Qualifications

• RN license in Texas (required)
• Current BLS training (required)
• NPD-BC/CNML/NE-BC or approved critical care certification within 3 years of hire

Responsibilities

• Coordinate trauma education activities per ACS and trauma standards.
• Coordinate courses: ATLS, RRTDC, ATCN, TNCC, ENPC, STOP the Bleed.
• Collaborate with Unit-Based Educators and Clinical Education to address educational needs.

Skills

Clinical standards

Clear communication

Teaching and presentation

Educational program development

Adult learning theory

Community partnerships

English reading/comprehension

Bilingual English/Spanish

Computer basics

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master's degree preferred

TNCC instructor within 6 months

ATCN instructor within 6 months

ENPC instructor within 6 months

Job description

• Facility University Medical Center of El Paso
• Department Prevention and Education
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Days - 8am-5pm

Job Summary

Coordinates education activities in accordance with American College of Surgeons (ACS) and New Mexico standards for maintaining Level 1 Trauma verification and designation. In conjunction with course directors, coordinate trauma courses, Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Regional Trauma Team Development Course (RRTDC), Advanced Trauma for Nurses (ATCN), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC), and STOP the Bleed. Coordination with Unit-Based Educators and Clinical Education to maintain and monitor current educational needs identified within the trauma program.

Skills

• 1. Knowledgeable of clinical and nursing practice standards.
• 2. Effective oral and written communication skills.
• 3. Ability to demonstrate effective teaching, presentation and marketing skills.
• 4. Knowledgeable of educational program development and implementation.
• 5. Knowledgeable of adult learning theory to enhance learners in acquiring knowledge, based on principles that adult learns are self-directed, attract learning heavily on past experiences, and are intrinsically motivated to learn when the content has immediate, real-world application.
• 6. Ability to cultivate and maintain positive relationships with community agencies.
• 7. Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.
• 8. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.
• 9. Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Work Experience

Three years of experience as a Registered Nurse in Critical Care, Emergency and/or Trauma is required.

License/Registration/Certification

Current and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas is required.
Current BLS training is required.
Obtainment of the Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC), Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML), Nurse Executive (NE-BC) or approved critical care nursing certification is required within 3 years of being in the position.

Education and Training

Bachelor degree in Nursing is required. Master degree is preferred.
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) instructor level is required within six months of being in the position.
Advance Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) instructor level is required within six months of being in the position.
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) instructor level is required to be obtained within six months of being in the position.