Hours of Work :

8am-5pm

Days Of Week :

5

Work Shift :

8X5 Day (United States of America)

Job Description :

Job Summary:

Manage the daily operations of the Nursing Education & Professional Development (NEPD) department through supervision of personnel, oversight of the development of effective educational activities, ongoing nursing orientation efforts, and integration of externs and interns into the culture of the organization.

Job Purpose

• Collaborate with inter-professional team members to manage the daily operations of the Nursing Education & Professional Development (NEPD) department through supervision of personnel, oversight of the development of effective educational activities, ongoing nursing orientation efforts, and integration of externs and interns into the culture of the organization.

• Support the ongoing education of the licensed and non-licensed staff ongoing professional learning and to oversee the nursing student affiliations

• Support the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System

Job Requirements:

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing

• Master’s degree or higher in Nursing/Health Care-Related field

• PhD or DNP preferred

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas

• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification

• Appropriate professional nursing certification required within 2 years of eligibility for professional certification exam

Work Experience:

• Five years’ experience in clinical nursing practice and application of adult education in a hospital and/or School of Nursing

• At least two years of progressive management/leadership experience in a complex health care organization

Related Work Experience and Other Skills:

• Communicate professionally and effectively

• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment

• Strive for continuous improvement

• Champion customer needs

• Take initiative for your professional growth

• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Job Roles:

• Directs the development, implementation and evaluation of the department budget.
  Oversees the monthly analysis of the budget, evaluates opportunities for potential savings.

• Assists with and supports compliance with applicable laws, regulations and standards as directed by regulatory and accrediting agencies. Consistently provides education to staff upon hire and as needed thereafter.

• Guides the NEPD Department in the development of departmental goals in keeping with Methodist strategic goals.

• Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with all departments and staff; works collaboratively with system NEPD departments.

• Identifies, plans, implements and evaluates orientation/educational programs for staff and other hospital personnel, which may include, but not limited to:

• Facilitating and coordinating availability based on identified needs

• Facilitating and coordinating availability and use of audio/visual equipment and teaching tools to staff.

• Maintaining appropriate materials, supplies and equipment to support departmental functions.

• Reviews quality improvement data to identify trends

• Reviews staff and management requests

• Reviews and revises orientation/educational programs to incorporate changes in identified needs, advances in technologies, health care trends, updated policies and guidelines and quality improvement issues.

• Conducts, attends, and participates in department and committee meetings. Maintains committee records/files, as required by committee participation. Coordinates distribution of written documentation for assigned committees.

• Attends and participates in workshops, seminars, conferences related to the practice of nursing

• Functions as a consultant/resource within the organization and/or community to assist with staff/patient/customer education

• Foster and maintain collegial relationship with all affiliating colleges and universities and their nursing programs. Foster positive and open communication with all nursing programs affiliates

• Assist with the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Transition to Practice Programs such as Nurse Residency, Nurse Fellowship, Nurse Externships, and Internships.

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet®-designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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