Education Resource Specialist - Houston, United States - Memorial Hermann Health System

Memorial Hermann Health System

Verified Company

Houston, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

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.

Job Summary

Position responsible for developing, providing, and coordinating direct staff education, indirect patient education, orientation training, and development of curriculum and individual learning plans and monitoring staff.

Job Description:

In the Texas Medical Center, you have choices when it comes to cancer treatment. Our network of cancer centers are seven hospitals strong.

Memorial Hermann Hospital System is the most unique system of networked hospitals across the greater Houston metropolis to deliver your cancer care in a location convenient to you at state-of-the-art facilities accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.

Each year, the Memorial Hermann Cancer Center-Texas Medical Center helps thousands of patients find hope and healing.

Our affiliated doctors and specialists in a variety of disciplines work together to improve survival rates and quality of life for people with cancer.

Through diagnosis based on extensive knowledge and experience and treatment delivered using advanced technology, we provide exceptional, effective care.

Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is unique in the Memorial Hermann System as this site has a partnership with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School.

Our affiliation with UTHealth Medical School gives you access to clinical trials and leading-edge treatments and procedures in conjunction with the special care and attention you would receive at a community hospital.

The affiliated physicians at the Cancer Center have been trained at highly regarded institutions, and together with our specially trained staff and nurses, enable Memorial Hermann-TMC to offer leading cancer care personalized to meet the specific needs of each cancer patient that passes through our doors.

We specialize in the following cancers:

Breast
Brain and spine
Colon and rectal
Genitourinary (bladder, kidney, prostate, testicular, penile)
Ovarian, cervical and uterine
Head and neck
Kidney
Leukemia and Lymphoma
Liver
Lung
Melanoma
Multiple myeloma
Pancreatic
Thyroid

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Masters Degree
or clinical specialty certification

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:

At least five (5) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse
Viewed as an "expert and 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. Works independently to develop 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 departmentbased 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.