RN UNIT-BASED EDUCATOR - Emergency Department

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!JOB SUMMARYResponsible 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 an assigned areas.BENEFITSUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copayPaid Time Off, available day oneRetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)Paid Parental Leave BenefitWellness programsTuition ReimbursementPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified EmployerLearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits! EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONRequiredEducationBachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing with licensure as a Registered Nurse by Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.Experience2 years work and experience in an Emergency Department.Licenses and Certifications(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire(RN) REGISTERED NURSE by Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas. Upon Hire JOB DUTIESProvides 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. SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENTSecurityThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.EEO Statement