Sr. Practitioner - Women's Services

About the Role

We are seeking a Practitioner to join our Women's Services team at our Katy Magnet Hospital. This position is responsible for autonomously providing expertise in adult education, instructional design, and training that facilitates the promotion of competent and quality patient care. Supports clinical employees in their efforts to acquire knowledge and skills, and their professional development. Typically reports to the campus Manager or Director of Clinical Education and Professional Development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; Master’s Degree in a related field preferred.
• Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Nursing Professional Development (NPD) certification preferred.
• Two (2) years of nursing experience required.
• Three (3) years of education-related experience required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs competency management job functions including needs assessment, gap analysis, and monitoring of compliance.
• Builds upon competency management functions to include precepting new educators, analysis, and management of competencies.
• Develops and disseminates all levels of educational content/programs utilizing various learning methods/domains.
• Uses the education design process to plan, implement, and evaluate educational initiatives to address progress gaps.
• Applies strategies to facilitate professional development based on Nursing Professional Development (NPD) standards of practice.
• Develops interprofessional collaboration with learners and other stakeholders utilizing effective communication.
• Collaborates/initiates Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) projects, research, and quality improvement projects.
• Identifies and offers strategies to support orientation progression.
• Coaches and provides feedback to preceptors and orientees and assesses orientation progress.
• Monitors the internal and external environments for opportunities and challenges that may affect professional practice gaps.
• Plans for learning, change, and professional role competence and growth.
• 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 a resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
• Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards of providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and our workforce.
• Other duties as assigned.

Schedule

This is a full-time, Monday through Friday position.