Overview

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care neuroscience oncology transplantation and more. Our team’s efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients visitors staff and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care research and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart® Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates expertise in the teaching /learning process and Assists management and clinical staff to develop and provide educational programs

2. Utilizes Prophecy Assessments to identify learning needs and assists the nurse managers, clinical nurse specialists, clinical educators, quality coordinators, and preceptors in planning learning activities to meet those needs

3. Develops and Performs needs assessments in collaboration with management/ clinical Nurse specialist / nursing staff to determine developmental and educational needs

4. Assesses critical thinking, interpersonal relations, and technical skills of staff to assist in categorization of orientation and staff development

5. Communicates with staff to facilitate development of their clinical, management, and/ or research skills

6. Promotes career advancement including clinical ladder and differentiated practice through mentorship

7. Consults with management and clinical staff to coordinate an effective preceptor and mentor program

8. Consults with management to develop, revise, and implement cost-effective patient outcomes driven educational programs, tools, and materials for all nursing staff

9. Collaborates with management to plan and direct new employee orientation

10. Leads and Participates in the Performance Enhancement program and other quality enhancement activities through monitoring and evaluating the outcomes of educational offerings

11. Integrates research findings into clinical practice, educational programs, and policy updates

12. Supports and Participates in unit based research projects to promote a knowledge base for the nursing profession

Qualifications

*Bachelor's Degree

*Registered Nurse and BLS required

*Three (3) Years of clinical education experience

*BLS through the American Heart Association

*ACLS within 6 months of hire through the American Heart Association

Pay Range

$33.60 - $48.73 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.