Senior Practitioner- Women' Services (Transition to Practice Programs)

Memorial Hermann Health System•Houston, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Women’s Services Educator – System Services Location: Memorial City – System Services Schedule: Hybrid (2–3 days onsite; remote when not teaching) Position Summary The Women’s Services Educator – System Services serves as a system-wide educational leader for Women’s Services across all campuses. This senior-level educator will design, deliver, and oversee educational programs that support nurses at every stage of practice, including new graduates, fellows, and experienced clinicians. Position is responsible for autonomously providing expertise in the process of adult education, instructional design and training that facilitates the promotion of competent and quality patient care. Supports clinical employees in their efforts to acquire knowledge and skills, and their professional development. Typically reports to the campus Manager or Director of Clinical Education and Professional Development.

Requirements

Active RN license, BSN
Minimum of 2 years of RN clinical experience
Minimum of 3 years of education-related experience
Labor & Delivery and/or Women’s Services clinical experience required
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required, Master’s Degree in related field preferred.
Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Effective oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree or Specialty Certification
Formal education experience at a senior or system level
Experience developing educational curricula or training modules
Project leadership or project management experience
Experience working across multiple campuses or departments
Nursing Professional Development (NPD) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the system liaison for all Women’s Services educators across multiple campuses
Design, develop, and deliver educational programs and training modules for Women’s Services
Lead and support the Nurse Fellowship Program and the NRP program
Provide teaching, mentoring, and professional development support for new nurses, fellows, and experienced staff
Collaborate with interdisciplinary stakeholders to identify educational needs and support system-wide initiatives
Actively participate in and lead projects related to education, quality, and professional practice
Ensure consistency and standardization of Women’s Services education across all locations
Performs competency management job functions including needs assessment, gap analysis and monitoring of compliance.
Builds upon competency management functions to include precepting new educators, analysis and management of competencies.
Develops and disseminates all levels of educational content/programs utilizing various learning methods/domains.
Uses education design process to plan implement and evaluate educational initiatives to address progress gaps.
Applies strategies to facilitate professional development based on Nursing Professional Development (NDP) standards of practice.
Develops interprofessional collaboration with learners and other stakeholders utilizing effective communication.
Collaborate/initiates Evidence Based Practice (EBP) projects/research/quality improvement projects.
Identifies and offers strategies to support orientation progression.
Coaches and provides feedback to preceptors and orientees and assesses orientation progress.
Monitors the internal and external environments for opportunities and challenges that may affect professional practice gaps.
Plans for learning, change and professional role competence and growth.
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 a resource to less experienced staff.
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards of providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and our workforce.
Other duties as assigned.