Senior Clinical Nurse Educator- Generalist (Multispecialty & Research Hospi

Job Summary

UT Health San Antonio is broadening its reach in clinical care with the opening of the new UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty & Research Hospital. This eight-story 144-bed facility will offer uninterrupted patient care in one location within San Antonio, TX, the 7th largest city in the U.S.

Under the direction of the Director, Clinical Education and Nursing Professional Development, the Senior Clinical Nurse Educator will identify and design the development, implementation, and facilitation of training programs. The Senior Clinical Nurse Educator will provide evidenced-based education and evaluation by integrating research and its application to nursing practice. The Senior Clinical Nurse Educator will collaborate with unit specific leadership to promote professional clinical competency for nursing and non-licensed staff in the Multispecialty and Research Hospital. The Senior Clinical Nurse Educator will also serve as a clinical expert and mentor for other educators, participating in their ongoing development.

Job Duties

• Facilitates the educational planning process and prioritizes and individualizes educational content to the target audience.
• Identifies and designs programs that facilitate organizational development.
• Conducts reviews and evaluates educational needs assessments
• Participates in the creation, development, and execution of new hire clinical orientation.
• Participates in the development and management of unit staff competencies and education.
• Designs educational activities that are evidence based, creative, and meaningful.
• Utilizes educational design models for creating meaningful education.
• Identifies learning needs and opportunities for improvement on the unit and educates for skill enhancement and understanding.
• Collaborates with others to support education, professional growth, and practice change throughout the department.
• Selects appropriate instructional strategies for educational programs
• Utilizes the Donna Wright Competency Model.
• Educate or coordinate education for the staff in the use of new equipment.
• Integrates the values of research and evidence-based practice and its application to nursing practice and the environment of care
• Participates in research and disseminates findings through educational programs, courses, and other activities.
• Serves as an education leader, mentor, and subject matter expert for other educators.
• Provides educational support to clinical and non-clinical departments.
• Participates in the development of other staff members and shares behaviors in both in a written and verbal format to nursing leadership.
• Projects and cultivates a professional image to colleagues by communicating caring, respect, compassion, empathy and trust.
• Contributes to the profession of nursing through leadership and participation in professional organizations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.

Five (5) or more years of nursing experience required.

Membership in a professional organization is preferred

Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas

Board Certification in specialty is preferred.

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support & Health Care Provider card required

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical- UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists.

Dental- Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision- Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Retirement- Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.

Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.

Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.

Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year plus three floating holidays, which can be used anytime during the fiscal year.

FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

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Discounts- Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $108,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Hospital
• Inpatient

Ability to Relocate:

• San Antonio, TX 78229: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person