Registered Nurse; RN - Educator

Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Educator at Baylor Scott & White Health summary:
The role is for a Registered Nurse Educator responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating professional development programs to enhance nursing staff competence and patient outcomes. The RN Educator collaborates with leadership, staff, and researchers to address educational needs using evidence-based practices and professional standards. This position requires clinical knowledge, teaching skills, and the ability to promote continuous learning within a healthcare organization.
Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Educator for a nursing job in Lakeway, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:
Educator

• Discipline: RN

• Duration:
Ongoing

• 40 hours per week

• Shift: 8 hours, days

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Employment Type:

Staff
Cath Lab IR RN Educator
Facility:
Baylor Scott and White
- Round Rock/Lakeway
Departments:
Interventional Radiology/Cath Lab
Status:
Full Time

Schedule:

Monday
- Friday: 8am- 5pm
JOB SUMMARY
The Nursing Professional Development Generalist RN uses the tools, theories, skills and knowledge of the specialty to improve healthcare practice of learners based on our Professional Practice Model. Using expertise in education and professional development practices, the NPD Generalist collaborates with staff, leadership, faculty and researchers to implement and evaluate professional development programs that influence professional role competence, continuous learning and growth.

The Generalist promotes synergistic practices and patient outcomes throughout the organization, and advances the NPD practice based on the system's Professional Practice Model and in accordance with Association Nursing Professional Development Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing Development Practice.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF

THE ROLE
Implements and evaluates professional development programs based on the Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) Professional Practice Model in order to facilitate professional role competence, continuous learning and growth.
Projects needs of target audience based on current issues and trends, and validates identified needs with key stakeholders. Using data gathered, documents, collaborates, prioritizes and individualizes content for the target audience, and assists with the educational planning process.
Collaborates on the implementation of the educational plan, using strategies to facilitate positive learning and practice environments in order to achieve desired outcomes.
Uses relevant evidence, theory, research, innovative processes and practical experience to design, implement and evaluate high quality and culturally sensitive educational activities, programs, and/or projects for staff based on identified knowledge and practice gaps. Engages stakeholders in planning and implementation of learning activities.
Uses valid and reliable methods to measure processes and outcomes, and involves learners and stakeholders in the evaluation process. Revises learning activities based on evaluation data and disseminates the results of the learning activities to stakeholders. Selects education content, materials, and techniques that can appeal to a diverse target audience in a positive learning environment. Facilitates and supports relationships with Community Education programs.
Integrates ethics in all areas of practice, including monitoring the integrity of educational activities and guiding peers through resolution of ethical conflicts. Protects the autonomy, dignity, and rights of all individuals involved in the learning process. Reports behaviors that are illegal, unethical or inconsistent with practice standards.
Acts as a champion of scientific inquiry, integrating best available evidence into practice. Supports, facilitates, and/or participates in research, (Enterprise Resource Planning) EBP, and (Quality Improvement) QI, including dissemination of findings through educational programs, courses and other activities.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
Knowledge and understanding of nursing and patient care standards and procedures.
Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations; standards and guidelines…