Childbirth Educator (RN) - Patient Focused
Company: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
Location: Sugar Land
Posted on: September 26, 2024
Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Professional Development Generalist
position is responsible for the ongoing delivery of educational
programs and activities. This position also participates in the
assessment, planning/development, evaluation, and revision of
educational activities. The Professional Development Generalist
position progressively develops competence in the facilitation of
learning which incorporates educational design including the use of
technology and simulation, adult learning principles, change
management, and evidence-based practice into curriculum development
in accordance with Houston Methodist policies and procedures and
applicable regulatory requirements. This position serves as a
resource/consultant for assigned area of responsibility.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Promotes a positive workplace environment and contributes to a
team-focused unit to achieve optimal departmental
turnover/retention/employee engagement results/scores.
- Collaborates with other health care professionals to promote
positive communication techniques for problem resolution and/or
impact achievement of identified goals including involvement in
shared governance.
- Functions as a liaison with the different departments to ensure
appropriate distribution of educational services for staff growth,
preparedness and competency.
- Promotes professional practice by supporting and mentoring the
transition-to-practice of inter-professional clinicians at every
level. Acts as a coach and guide to support the professional
development of clinicians.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Participates in the assessment of educational needs across
units/departments by utilizing available data and accreditation
recommendations. Collaborates on designing, implementing, and
evaluating programs to meet the identified needs of the staff,
patients/families.
- Serves as a clinical resource for complex and/or highly
specialized patient care situations to patient care providers and
other health care professionals within the hospital and in the
community.
- Provides effective hospital education, training and delivery to
achieve performance outcomes for leading best practice and safe
patient care.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Completes, coordinates, maintains, and submits, as indicated,
all program records and reports in a timely fashion.
- Participates in performance improvement activities to support
department/entity goals.
- Integrates evidence-based practice, instructional technology
and adult learning theory into educational offerings.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and
prioritize daily tasks to meet the needs of clinical areas and
department. Completes activity/productivity & other reports on
timely basis. Recommends solutions to achieve department financial
objectives.
- Positively impacts quality and finance outcomes at department
and entity level by assuring efficient delivery of educational
offerings meeting the clinical needs identified..
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Identifies/supports innovative means to ensure accessibility
and availability of clinical education programs across
shifts/departments.
- Acts as a change agent. Participates in pertinent research
activities and evidenced-based practice projects.
- Attends workshops and other educational programs, to ensure
awareness of current developments and trends. Expands individual
nursing knowledge, completing and updating the individual
development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the
employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job
duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise
job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited school of
nursing
- Master's degree preferred, in health or education field
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Four years clinical experience
- Education experience preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
- RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure and/or Compact
State Licensure within 60 days OR
- RN-Temp - Registered Nurse - Temporary State Licensure within
60 days AND
- BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) AND
- Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification -- in an applicable
specialty area within 6 months
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA) OR
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely
perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills,
competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the
English language necessary to perform the essential functions of
this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or
employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians,
family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a
customer service focus and application of positive language
principles
- Ability to build evidence-based practice into the clinical
setting
- Demonstrates ability to plan, organize, and follow through on
assignments and/or projects
- Exhibits leadership abilities including collaborative,
consultative and coaching skills
- Ability to utilize adult learning theory; knowledge of current
educational technologies
- Working knowledge of Microsoft products including PowerPoint,
Word, Excel and Outlook
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely
perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills,
competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance and use in
assigned clinical areas
- Works independently with limited direct supervision using the
Nurse Practice Act, HMH Nursing policies and procedures, nursing
standards, and professional judgmentSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional Yes
- Other (department approved) NoON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during
emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless
of selection below.
- On Call* NoTRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area
Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area NoCompany
Profile:Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, scheduled to open in
the first quarter of 2025, will be Houston Methodist's ninth
hospital and will incorporate the most advanced technology
available from the day the doors open. With 100 beds (at our
opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in the heart of the
rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor, the hospital will be equipped
with technologically advanced innovations implemented during COVID,
many of them designed to make patient communication with
physicians, staff and families the very best and most effective in
any health care facility. Even though the hospital won't be fully
operational until 2025, we have several services and specialties
opening in 2024.Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer
inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.Equal
Employment OpportunityHouston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept
to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will
not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person
employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or
other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor -
priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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