POSITION SUMMARY:

Develops tools, theories, skills and knowledge to advance the practice of nursing and nurses within Nursing Professional Development. Conducts and coordinates in-service and formal education programs spanning multiple departments to enhance the skills of Patient Care Employees. Conducts competency assessment activities that span multiple departments. Provides leadership in the work setting by serving in a variety of roles to support organizational goals. Ensures the standards of Continuing Nursing Education Accredited Provider Unit.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE: - 5 years of clinical nurse experience in an acute care inpatient hospital unit-

2 years experience with program development, group presentations, and project management- Comprehensive knowledge of nursing procedures, processes, and acute care organizations.

LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION: -

-Current Texas RN Nursing License.

- Certification in the area of nursing specialty preferred.

- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification required

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

- RN Graduate from an approved/accredited School of Nursing required.

- Bachelors degree in nursing preferred-Masters degree in nursing or related field preferred.

SKILLS:- Technical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills relevant to this area in order to effectively communicate with physicians, health team members, patients and families.- Ability to prioritize work with minimal supervision, in order to independently carry out the duties of the position.- Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.- Additional languages preferred.- Basic computer knowledge.- Strong clinical, teaching, oral communication skills and education skills related to assigned areas.

About Steward Health Care
Nearly a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.

As the country's largest physician-led, minority-owned, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.

Steward is among the nations largest and most successful accountable care organizations (ACO), with more than 5,500 providers and 43,000 health care professionals who care for 12.3 million patients a year through a closely integrated network of hospitals, multispecialty medical groups, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities and behavioral health centers.

Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates 33 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

Steward Health Care is proud to be a minority, physician-owned organization. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are at the foundation of the care we provide, the community services we support and all our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.