Clinical Education & Professional Development Practitioner – 6W IMU & MICU

Memorial Hermann Health System•The Woodlands, TX

About The Position

The Clinical Education & Professional Development Practitioner executes educational experiences that promote competent, quality patient care. The practitioner supports clinical employees as they acquire knowledge and skills and pursue professional development. The position typically reports to the campus Manager or Director of Clinical Education and Professional Development. The role includes competency management, developing and sharing educational programs, applying Nursing Professional Development scope and standards, collaborating with learners and stakeholders, and facilitating learning and professional growth. The practitioner also supports safe, compassionate, personalized, and efficient care while following Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and service standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Two years of nursing experience.
Effective oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

One year of education-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs competency management functions, including needs assessment, gap analysis, and compliance monitoring.
Develops and disseminates fundamental educational content and programs using various learning methods and domains.
Applies Nursing Professional Development (NPD) scope and standards in practice.
Participates in interprofessional collaboration with learners and other stakeholders using effective communication.
Demonstrates awareness and understanding of evidence-based projects (EBPs), research, and quality initiatives.
Coaches and provides feedback to preceptors and orientees and assesses orientation progress.
Monitors internal and external environments for opportunities and challenges that may affect professional practice gaps.
Facilitates learning, change, professional role competence, and growth.
Ensures safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and adheres to 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 mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements; supports department-based goals and serves as a resource to less experienced staff.
Models Memorial Hermann service standards by creating safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences for patients and the workforce.
Performs other duties as assigned.