Medical Surgical Services Specialty Educator

HCA•Nashville, TN

43d

About The Position

The Medical Simulation Specialist is responsible for integrating, maintaining, and operating computer and audio-video (AV) technology. This includes manikin and surrounding simulation lab equipment. The Medical Simulation Specialist plays an essential role in facilitating medical simulation for the division. The Medical Surgical Services Specialty Educator is responsible for the development of educational materials and activities designed to improve professional practice and the provision of quality patient care in this specialty area. This includes educational aspects of orientation and onboarding of clinical employees, clinical professional development, and development of education that addresses practice gaps for identified target audiences within an identified specialty to achieve specific outcomes. This position will facilitate work across workgroups, interacting with various stakeholders to ensure all course material is developed and implemented using HCA's clinical education standards.

Requirements

Masters degree In Nursing or Education; if the graduate degree is not in nursing, the undergraduate degree must be in nursing - Required
3+ years of experience in an acute care facility and 2+ years of experience in education, organizational development or human resources in a hospital setting - Required
Education professional with the ability to develop course content, provide course delivery, conduct learner evaluation and utilize adult learning principles - Required
Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) in which he or she practices, in accordance with law and regulation - Required

Nice To Haves

Certified Nurse Educator certification required within one years of hire - Preferred

Responsibilities

Participates in strategic planning and business development within area(s) of responsibility to support new service offerings, technology advances and other opportunities to drive differentiation and support the growth agenda through the development of educational programs
Represents the organization positively within the community; participates in company supported community/patient events and in-services.
Stays abreast of external factors and opportunities impacting healthcare; to include political, legislative and regulatory changes, emerging technologies, and advancements in healthcare delivery
Understands the competitive landscape. Supports the organization to respond to these changing healthcare dynamics and market environments through clinical education
Operates within the annual budget
Optimizes department performance in accordance with established budget, including the utilization of staffing, supplies, equipment identifying cost reduction opportunities to achieve savings
Collaborates with the clinical education team to systematically evaluate HCA's education plan to determine achievement of expected outcomes and resource allocation
Integrates best available evidence into practice into HCA's clinical education service line
Collaborates with the division VPs, Clinical Education supporting their division to improve the nursing practice of the organization through clinical education and competency management
Consistently seeks improvement opportunities to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the competency management program through the review of evidence for best practices in competency management
Problem solves independently and engages stakeholders appropriately
Role models lifelong learning and remains cognitive of nurse professional development trends and changes in practice to best meet the educational needs of our clinicians
Incorporates adult educational theory and pedagogy into the development of educational content or programs
Demonstrates an understanding and ability to apply evaluation methodologies, (i.e., Kirkpatrick) into courses and curriculum to refine clinical content and programs
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Remains flexible and available to provide assistance to HCA Command Center for any/all disaster or emergency situations

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.