Education Resource Specialist - RN, Trauma/Burn

Education Resource Specialist

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 Description

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 Department. Position is Monday-Friday, Day shift 40 hrs/week. Does require flexibility to work Nights if needed or weekends.

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelors required, Masters preferred
• At least five (5) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse
• Current State of Texas license/permit to practice professional nursing
• Completion of Basic Life Support
• Other certification based upon specific nursing unit requirements

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.