Professional Development Generalist - Educator

Professional Development Generalist

At Houston Methodist, the Professional Development Generalist position is responsible for the ongoing delivery of educational programs and activities. This position also participates in the assessment, planning/development, evaluation, and revision of educational activities. The Professional Development Generalist position progressively develops competence in the facilitation of learning which incorporates educational design including the use of technology and simulation, adult learning principles, change management, and evidence-based practice into curriculum development in accordance with Houston Methodist policies and procedures and applicable regulatory requirements. This position serves as a resource/consultant for assigned area of responsibility.

Refer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.

Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:

• Integrity: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
• Compassion: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.
• Accountability: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
• Respect: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.
• Excellence: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.

Practices the Caring and Serving Model

Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards

Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)

Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience

Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job

Actively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values

Promotes a positive workplace environment and contributes to a team-focused unit to achieve optimal departmental turnover/retention/employee engagement results/scores.

Collaborates with other health care professionals to promote positive communication techniques for problem resolution and/or impact achievement of identified goals including involvement in shared governance.

Functions as a liaison with the different departments to ensure appropriate distribution of educational services for staff growth, preparedness and competency.

Promotes professional practice by supporting and mentoring the transition-to-practice of inter-professional clinicians at every level. Acts as a coach and guide to support the professional development of clinicians.

Participates in the assessment of educational needs across units/departments by utilizing available data and accreditation recommendations. Collaborates on designing, implementing, and evaluating programs to meet the identified needs of the staff, patients/families.

Serves as a clinical resource for complex and/or highly specialized patient care situations to patient care providers and other health care professionals within the hospital and in the community.

Provides effective hospital education, training and delivery to achieve performance outcomes for leading best practice and safe patient care.

Completes, coordinates, maintains, and submits, as indicated, all program records and reports in a timely fashion.

Participates in performance improvement activities to support department/entity goals.

Integrates evidence-based practice, instructional technology and adult learning theory into educational offerings.

Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks to meet the needs of clinical areas and department. Completes activity/productivity & other reports on timely basis. Recommends solutions to achieve department financial objectives.

Positively impacts quality and finance outcomes at department and entity level by assuring efficient delivery of educational offerings meeting the clinical needs identified.

Identifies/supports innovative means to ensure accessibility and availability of clinical education programs across shifts/departments.

Acts as a change agent. Participates in pertinent research activities and evidenced-based practice projects.

Attends workshops and other educational programs, to ensure awareness of current developments and trends. Expands individual nursing knowledge, completing and updating the individual development plan (IDP) on an ongoing basis.

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited school of nursing

Master's degree preferred, in health or education field

Four years clinical experience

Education experience preferred

RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure -- Compact Licensure - Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) AND

BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) AND

Magnet ANCC-recognized Certification (HM) within 6 months

Health ServicesACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA) OR

Health ServicesPALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA)

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

Ability to build evidence-based practice into the clinical setting

Demonstrates ability to plan, organize, and follow through on assignments and/or projects

Exhibits leadership abilities including collaborative, consultative and coaching skills

Ability to utilize adult learning theory; knowledge of current educational technologies

Working knowledge of Microsoft products including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance and use in assigned clinical areas

Works independently with limited direct supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, HMH Nursing policies and procedures, nursing standards, and professional judgment

Uniform No

Scrubs Yes

Business professional Yes

Other (department approved) No

On Call* No

May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes

May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, located 35 miles east of Houston, is the area's only full-service hospital offering specialized medical care for patients at every stage in life. This 230-licensed bed hospital with 15 operating rooms and over 1,700 employees, brings Medical Center excellence and quality care close to East Harris and surrounding counties.