Clinical Educator

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking a Clinical Educator to collaborate with department managers and/or unit educators in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the orientation and continuing education of nursing staff. Assess trends in patient care, health care, delivery systems, nursing education and nursing practice to determine their impact on the goals of the Nursing department. Assess individual learning needs of nursing personnel consistent with job descriptions. Implement planned educational experience utilizing self or other content specialist and document cost of implementation. Provide on-going evaluation of educational programs and appropriately alter and/or modify program content as needed. Promote high standards of nursing care through role modeling and educational programs that are consistent with nursing policy and procedures and incorporate ANA standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• The essential job functions as stated are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. The stated job functions are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
• Plans and develops clinical competencies, utilizing reliable and valid methods to validate competency and learning.
• Develops implements and evaluates education to meet regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates mandatory and department specific education.
• Monitors resource consumption and redesigns educational processes to maximize resource utilization.
• Evaluates process, outcome and impact of educational activities and revises as necessary
• Evaluates clinical practice outcomes and safety issues for staff and patient population
• Leads or facilitates special projects to enhance professional nursing practice
• Maintains and uses knowledge of best practice in education/staff development and change as well as in area of specialty.
• Serve as a consultant to managers and/or unit educators to facilitate problem solving related to staff education.
• Actively participates in decision making, creating change and developing knowledge in the nursing department and professional levels.
• Actively monitor/review quality data to ensure standards of care are met related to the cardiac patient. 
• Collaborate with service line leaders to ensure program success.
  Shift 8:00 am - 4:30 pm -- flexibility in scheduling is required, due to the nature of the position and staff educational needs.
   

Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse license within the state of practice.
• BSN required and Masters preferred.  With three (3) to five (5) years of varied acute care nursing experience. Current BLS, ACLS certification. 
• Cardiac nursing experience is desired.
• Certified CPR. PALS, ACLS instructor or becomes certified within one year.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is an acute care hospital serving the communities in and around Sunnyvale, Texas. We strive to make the lives of our patients and their families better at every interaction. Our Team Members live out this passion in their daily roles as we support their career and personal goals.

We are located just minutes east of Dallas and south of Garland / Rowlett on Hwy 80 at Collins Road in Sunnyvale. Many team members live in Forney, Mesquite, Garland, Balch Springs, and Rockwall areas with a short commute.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern Office Setting
• On-Site Cafe' and Coffee Bar (Payroll Deduction available)
• Collaborative Teams
• Team Member engagement opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Benefits provided based on your work assignment (Full-time, Part-time, or PRN)

Consider a career move to Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – Sunnyvale and join our exceptional  team committed to something better.