What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nurse Educator position at Townsen Memorial Hospital?
Townsen Memorial Hospital - Humble is looking for a Full Time Clinical Nurse Educator to join our team!
Current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of Texas required.
SUMMARY: The Nurse Educator is responsible for coordinating and facilitating educational activities that support employee onboarding, required training, clinical competency professional development, and regulatory compliance. This position also facilitates student clinical placements and verifies required student documentation while serving as a liaison among educational institutions, students, clinical leaders, and organizational departments. The Nurse Educator applies evidence-based practice and adult learning principles to promote staff competency and safe patient care.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Coordinates employee orientation, onboarding education, annual training, and competency validation for clinical and non-licensed staff.
- Coordinates essential life support credential (BLS, PALS, ACLS etc.) courses, renewals, instructor resources, and certification records to support employee compliance.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates educational programs using evidence-based practice and adult learning principles.
- Assesses learning needs and practice gaps and establishes measurable educational objectives and outcomes.
- Evaluates educational effectiveness through participant feedback, competency results, and other established methods.
- Maintains educational materials and training records in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinates with HR compliance with affiliation agreements with schools and other educational institutions.
- Facilitates student clinical placements, including departmental assignments, schedules, orientation, and communication with schools and clinical leaders.
- Collects and verifies required student documentation, including immunization records, health screenings, background requirements, certifications, and other placement prerequisites.
- Maintains accurate and confidential student, affiliation, education, and competency records.
- Serves as the primary liaison among students, instructors, clinical departments, and organizational leadership.
- Collaborates with clinical leaders and subject-matter experts to ensure education reflects current policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Promotes the adoption of evidence-based practices and provides education and resources to support changes in clinical practice.
- Supports innovative educational methods that improve staff engagement, competency, and patient-care outcomes.
- Perform other related tasks as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional methods, and competency-based education.
- Knowledge of clinical education, student-placement requirements, and healthcare regulatory standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong verbal, written, presentation, and facilitation skills.
- Ability to develop and deliver education to individuals with varying roles and levels of experience.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to coordinate multiple educational programs, student placements, and compliance deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidential employee and student information.
- Effective critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic healthcare environment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
- One (1) year of experience in perioperative or inpatient environment
- One (1) year of experience in clinical education, staff development, orientation, or student coordination
- Basic Life Support certified
BENEFITS:
- 3 Medical Plans
- 2 Dental Plans
- 2 Vision Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plan
- 401(k) with a 2-year vesting
- PTO Holidays
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Townsen Memorial Health System
Townsen Memorial Hospital is an accredited network of facilities with an emphasis on emergency care, outpatient surgery, and diagnostics and imaging. Our core mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based patient care to those we serve. At Townsen Memorial, we encompass diversity, dignity, and inclusiveness as a reflection of our core values. Townsen Memorial is committed to driving cutting edge healthcare to our patients, our communities and each other.
Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.