UNIT- EDU - Prep Recovery RN

Job Summary

Responsible for coordinating unit-based education for UT Southwestern professional clinical staff and unlicensed assistive personnel with regard to orientation and clinical education to ensure staff are able to demonstrate current competencies and meet professional standards of practice within assigned areas.

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

• Education: Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing
• Experience: 2 years recent work in a clinical specialty
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  
  • (RN) Registered Nurse Licensure by Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas (upon hire)
  • (BLS) Basic Life Support course accredited by the American Heart Association (upon hire)

• Provides orientation, ongoing education and skills training for staff, including new hires and agency staff.
• Provides real‑time input and just‑in‑time training on new and current staff's clinical practice.
• Regarded as clinical expert and role model in application of the nursing processes and evidence-based practice to manage the complex care needs of specific patient populations.
• Facilitates preceptor training, resident assignment, and preceptor competencies for specific unit.
• Assists unit leadership in initial and annual competencies for new and current clinical staff.
• Performs annual unit‑specific needs assessment and ongoing educational gap analysis.
• Serves as a facilitator to nurse and patient care technician residents and actively mentors and supports their growth in the profession and clinical practice.
• Works collaboratively with clinical leaders to properly identify and prioritize goals and objectives to meet the needs of the department and/or organization.
• Provide educational programs on a formal and informal basis.
• Perform one staffing shift on your assigned unit, biweekly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

844080 - Clinical Educ and Prof Dev

Full‑time

Day Job

Regular

Standard