RN UNIT-BASED ED - Endoscopy and Pre-Surgical Testing

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.

Experience and Education

* Licensure as a Registered Nurse by Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.

* BSN required.

* Two (2) recent years work in a clinical specialty. A current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA).

* Endoscopy and Pre-Surgical Testing RN experience is preferred.

Job Duties

1. Provides orientation, ongoing education and skills training for staff, including new hires and agency staff.
2. Provides real-time input and just-in-time training on new and current staff*s clinical practice.
3. 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.
4. Facilitates preceptor training, resident assignment, and preceptor competencies for specific unit.
5. Assists unit leadership in initial and annual competencies for new and current clinical staff.
6. Performs annual unit-specific needs assessment and ongoing educational gap analysis.
7. Serves as a facilitator to nurse and patient care technician residents and actively mentors and supports their growth in the profession and clinical practice.
8. Works collaboratively with clinical leaders to properly identify and prioritize goals and objectives to meet the needs of the department and/or organization.
9. Provide educational programs on a formal and informal basis.
10. Perform one staffing shift on your assigned unit, biweekly.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. Must be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication.
2. Ability to successfully manage multiple educational projects simultaneously.
3. Demonstrate competence in technical skills and knowledge related to assigned clinical area.
4. Must demonstrate patient-centric values and behaviors.
5. Proficiency in use of technology as applicable to role.
6. 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.

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

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.

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!