About this role
We are searching for a Transport/Mission Control RN or RT Education Coordinator – someone who provides education and administrative support for unit operations under the supervision of Manager or above and ensure effective and efficient implementation of the various key educational processes at the unit level. Also, assists in the implementation of designated centralized components of the key educational processes.
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Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in nursing
Lic-Registered Nurses from the Board of Nursing for the State of Texas
Cert-Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association, Cert-PALS from the American Heart Association, Cert-Neonatal Resuscitation Program from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association, Cert-Adv Cardiac LS ACLS from the American Heart Association, and Neonatal Pediatric Transport from a national certification corporation required
US Passport/Int'l Doc from US Department of State or other appropriate documentation allowing international travel
C-NPT - Cert-Neonatal Ped Transport
Critical Care Registered Nurse, Cert-Acute/CCRN Neonatal, or Cert-Acute/CCRN Pediatric, from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses OR Cert Ped Emergency RN from Pediatric Nursing Certification Board and the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing
2 years of critical care experience
1 year of Preceptor or educator experience
Responsibilities:
Ensures the design, implementation and evaluation of a cost effective unit-based orientation process that focuses on knowledge, skills and relationships
Coordinates/Conducts required training to close performance gaps in knowledge and skills
Implements a unit-based plan for advancing competence of staff on all shifts that results in
improved performance
Assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, evaluates, and documents patient care
Orients and develops preceptors
Coordinates the annual assessment and validation of priority high-risk skills
Coordinates the unit-based clinical experience for students
Participates in the Quality Outcomes Program and/or unit-based quality initiatives for thepurpose of educating staff and monitoring clinical outcomes that demonstrate nursing excellence.
Provides administrative support for unit-based operations
Other facts
About Texas Children's Hospital
Texas Children’s Hospital is a world-class pediatric facility, nationally recognized as a top children’s hospital, and voted one of the best places to work in Houston for nine years running. We’re committed to creating a healthy community for children by providing the best pediatric care possible, through groundbreaking research and emphasis on education. We also offer a full continuum of family-centered care for women, from obstetrics to well-woman care. As a team member at Texas Children’s Hospital, you’ll work in an environment that values your voice. Texas Children's Hospital, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is recognized as one of America's best children's hospitals.
What you'll do
- The Education Coordinator is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating a cost-effective unit-based orientation process while coordinating required training to address performance gaps. Additionally, they provide administrative support for unit operations and participate in quality initiatives to monitor clinical outcomes.
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