Education Resource Specialist, RN - Level IV NICU, Children's TMC
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
Our neonatal critical care services at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, located in the Texas Medical Center, includes a 118 bed Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the highest level of care available for premature and critically ill newborns, as designated by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Through our affiliation with the physicians at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital provides premature or critically ill patients with a full range of pediatric medical and surgical sub-specialists with 24/7 access to neonatologists.
This role is Day shift, 40 hours/week. No weekend or holiday coverage.
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.
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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