Education Resource Specialist - RN, Trauma/Burn (memorialhermann)

Job Description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Join Houston's Leaders in Trauma. The Red Duke Trauma Institute provides high-quality trauma care and offers a full spectrum of services.
Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center, Level 1 Trauma & Magnet Facility, is seeking a full-time Education Resource Specialist to support the Trauma/Burn Dept.
*Position is Monday-Friday, Day shift 40 hrs/week. Does require flexibility to work Nights if needed or weekends.
*Bachelors required, Masters preferred
*Need at least 5 years RN experience in ICU/IMU, Burn experience preferred

Position responsible for providing and coordinating direct staff education, indirect patient education, orientation training, and development of curriculum and individual learning plans and monitoring staff.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelors Degree preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current State of Texas license/permit to practice professional nursing
• Completion of Basic Life Support
• Other certification based upon specific nursing unit requirements

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• At least five (5) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse
• Viewed as a “leader” in current specialty

Principal Accountabilities

• Serves as an educational resource at the service level and for core hospital activities. Assesses, plans, develops, coordinates, implements and evaluates educational needs that are appropriate to target population.
• Develops curriculum for identified learning needs. Facilitates and coordinates individual learning plans.
• Promotes team approach to healthcare delivery. Facilitates effective patient education at the service level. Evaluates effectiveness of patient education.
• Develops and maintains new employee orientation program. Acts as clinical resource for staff. Communicates effectively with all levels of the healthcare team.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann service standards of providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and our workforce.

• Other duties as assigned.