Summary

The Nurse Educator is responsible for assisting with the onboarding of new hires onto the unit as well as the continued necessary education provided to staff on the unit throughout the year. Such responsibilities encompass assigning preceptors to new hires and overseeing the onboarding process relative to orientation packets and pathways as well as coordinating orientation progress meetings with new hires, preceptors and nursing leadership. Nurse educators also play a key role in annual competency validation on all units and assisting to ensure the educational foundation is consistent with successful onboarding and regulatory requirements. Nurse educators also support an organizational culture for safety and Service Excellence and practice the Service Excellence standards to all customer groups.

Job description

Position Summary

The Nurse Educator is responsible for assisting with the onboarding of new hires onto the unit as well as the continued necessary education provided to staff on the unit throughout the year. Such responsibilities encompass assigning preceptors to new hires and overseeing the onboarding process relative to orientation packets and pathways as well as coordinating orientation progress meetings with new hires, preceptors and nursing leadership. Nurse educators also play a key role in annual competency validation on all units and assisting to ensure the educational foundation is consistent with successful onboarding and regulatory requirements. Nurse educators also support an organizational culture for safety and Service Excellence and practice the Service Excellence standards to all customer groups.

Provision of Services

Demonstrates leadership in the provision of services through a collaborative process designed to integrate services/functions throughout NWTHS.
Participates in and supports a process to measure, assess, and improve performance of management, clinical, and/or support services.
Maintain accountability for overall processes affecting unit functioning by demonstrating improvement in at least one process or outcome annually with supportive documentation.
Maintains regulatory compliance as related to The Joint Commission, Texas Department of State Health Services, and the Board of Nursing.
Assures implementation and evaluation of new and/or enhanced services.
Utilizes clinical and leadership experience and expertise to facilitate, measure, evaluate, and interpret care needs of patients and performance of staff, to achieve the highest quality of care to patients served.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas.
BSN required OR national certification in nursing specialty within one year of becoming a unit-based educator.
Three years similar nursing experience, education experience preferred.
Maintain Handle with Care certification annually.
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas
BSN required OR national certification in nursing specialty within one year of becoming a unit-based educator
Three years similar nursing experience
Maintain Handle with Care certification annually
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision
Prescription Drug Plan
401(k) Matching
Discounted Stock Plan
Paid Time Off
Basic Life Insurance
Career Development

Company overview

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.