Professional Development Generalist (RN) Educator Full Time (Days)

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At Houston Methodist, the Professional Development Generalist position is responsible for the ongoing delivery of educational programs and activities. This position also participates in the assessment, planning/development, evaluation, and revision of educational activities. The Professional Development Generalist position progressively develops competence in the facilitation of learning which incorporates educational design including the use of technology and simulation, adult learning principles, change management, and evidence-based practice into curriculum development in accordance with Houston Methodist policies and procedures and applicable regulatory requirements. This position serves as a resource/consultant for assigned area of responsibility.

People Essential Functions

• Promotes a positive workplace environment and contributes to a team-focused unit to achieve optimal departmental turnover/retention/employee engagement results/scores.
• Collaborates with other health care professionals to promote positive communication techniques for problem resolution and/or impact achievement of identified goals including involvement in shared governance.
• Functions as a liaison with the different departments to ensure appropriate distribution of educational services for staff growth, preparedness and competency.
• Promotes professional practice by supporting and mentoring the transition-to-practice of inter-professional clinicians at every level. Acts as a coach and guide to support the professional development of clinicians.
  
  

Service Essential Functions

• Participates in the assessment of educational needs across units/departments by utilizing available data and accreditation recommendations. Collaborates on designing, implementing, and evaluating programs to meet the identified needs of the staff, patients/families.
• Serves as a clinical resource for complex and/or highly specialized patient care situations to patient care providers and other health care professionals within the hospital and in the community.
• Provides effective hospital education, training and delivery to achieve performance outcomes for leading best practice and safe patient care.
  
  

Quality/Safety Essential Functions

• Completes, coordinates, maintains, and submits, as indicated, all program records and reports in a timely fashion.
• Participates in performance improvement activities to support department/entity goals.
• Integrates evidence-based practice, instructional technology and adult learning theory into educational offerings.
  
  

Finance Essential Functions

• Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks to meet the needs of clinical areas and department. Completes activity/productivity & other reports on timely basis. Recommends solutions to achieve department financial objectives.
• Positively impacts quality and finance outcomes at department and entity level by assuring efficient delivery of educational offerings meeting the clinical needs identified..
  
  

Growth/Innovation Essential Functions

• Identifies/supports innovative means to ensure accessibility and availability of clinical education programs across shifts/departments.
• Acts as a change agent. Participates in pertinent research activities and evidenced-based practice projects.
• Attends workshops and other educational programs, to ensure awareness of current developments and trends. Expands individual nursing knowledge, completing and updating the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis.
  
  

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited school of nursing
• Master's degree preferred, in health or education field
  
  

Work Experience

• Four years clinical experience
• Education experience preferred
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.