Nursing-Education Resource Specialist-Health Education and Learning High School (HEAL Program)-FT, Days (Northeast)

Healthcare Educator

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

This grant funded position is part of the Health Education and Learning High School (HEAL) High School program and joint partnership between Memorial Hermann and Aldine ISD. The HEAL high school is a healthcare focused, career-technical education (CTE) high school comprised of targeted learning pathways such as nursing, rehabilitation (PT/OT), pharmacy, imaging, and non-clinical administration. The Memorial Hermann positions associated with this program will work directly with the high school students, Aldine ISD administrators, and Memorial Hermann staff/leaders to build upon the traditional high school and CTE learning with work-based learning, guest school-based lecturers, and simulation experiences to prepare students for promising healthcare careers. Responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering educational programs, orientation activities, and pathway-specific curriculum for HEAL students. Facilitates healthcare career exploration and professional development while building pathway-based knowledge, technical and healthcare skills, and professional competencies through classroom instruction, simulation-based learning, and experiential learning. Provides mentorship, monitors student progress, and supports individual needs to foster academic success, career readiness, and engagement in healthcare professions.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing; Bachelors of Nursing required

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current State of Texas license/permit to practice professional nursing
• Completion of Basic Life Support
• Other certification based upon specific nursing unit requirements

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Nursing Leadership experience preferred
• Community Outreach experience preferred
• Nursing Education or Instructor experience preferred
• At least five (5) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse required
• Viewed as a "leader" in current specialty

Principal Accountabilities

• Serves as an educational resource at the service level and for core hospital activities. Assesses, plans, develops, coordinates, implements and evaluates educational needs that are appropriate to target population.
• Develops curriculum for identified learning needs. Facilitates and coordinates individual learning plans.
• Promotes team approach to healthcare delivery. Facilitates effective patient education at the service level. Evaluates effectiveness of patient education.
• Develops and maintains new employee orientation program. Acts as clinical resource for staff. Communicates effectively with all levels of the healthcare team.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann service standards of providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and our workforce.
• Other duties as assigned.