RN Unit Based Educator Acute Therapy Services

RN Unit Base Educator Acute Therapy Services

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 #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the fifth consecutive year, we invite you to continue your healthcare career with us at William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital. You’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for learning and advancement into leadership roles.

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 assigned areas.

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse by Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas with a minimum of a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing; Certification preferred.
• Two (2) recent years work in a clinical specialty.
• A current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple educational projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrate competence in technical skills and knowledge related to assigned clinical area.
• Must demonstrate patient-centric values and behaviors.
• Proficiency in use of technology as applicable to role.
• Ability to establish effective, respectful and collegial working relations with all internal and external customers including, but not limited to, peer groups, leadership, patients, physicians, staff, students, volunteers and vendors.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

For COVID-19 vaccine information, applicants should visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/covid-19/about-virus-and-testing/cms-vaccine-requirements.html

For general COVID-19 information, applicants should visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/covid-19/work-on-campus/

Working Conditions

Indoor work environment with a minimum of 8 hours per day but may require additional hours; requires lifting equipment and the ability to move and reposition patients; up to 50 pounds. Risk of exposure to blood-body fluids, hazardous chemicals when working in Clinical Areas

Compliance with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate enforced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is a requirement for this position. Federal law requires individuals holding this position to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption for certain medical, disability, or religious reasons. Individuals who do not meet CMS vaccination requirements are not eligible and should not apply for this position but are encouraged to apply for other non-healthcare positions at UT Southwestern for which they qualify.

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; sex; including sexual harassment; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; and protected veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information