NPD Generalist RN

Facility: Baylor Scott and White Hospital- College Station, TX

Department: Continuing Education

Shift/Status: Full Time, 40 hrs/week

Schedule: Monday – Friday (8a-5p), flexibility to adjust hours as needed

Travel : Up to 20% within the service area, primarily between College Station and Brenham. One day a week spent in Brenham, occasionally more if needed.

NPD Generalist Specifics

This role will oversee the competencies and education for all Regional Perioperative Service Lines (OR, PACU, Pre-Op, Endoscopy, Scrub Tech, etc.) in College Station and Brenham. This role will provide education to the teams at the College Station Hospital OR, College Station Plaza Ambulatory Surgery Center, and the Brenham Hospital OR.

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Job Summary

A Registered Nurse in Nursing Professional Development Generalist role uses expertise to enhance healthcare methods for learners. They improve patient outcomes and their techniques.

Essential Functions of the Role

- You will create and assess professional development programs aligned with current methodologies to promote ongoing learning.
- You'll identify the needs of our staff, work closely with various teams, and modify educational material to suit those needs.
- You will help implement education plans. You will create a positive environment to reach our goals.
- You'll design and assess educational activities and projects. You'll engage team members and implement evidence-based content.
- Use reliable methods to evaluate program outcomes. Involve learners in evaluation and adjust material based on data collected.
- You'll build relationships with various community education programs and weave ethics through all aspects of your educational practice.

Key Success Factors

- Familiarity with nursing practices, standards of patient care and procedures.
- Comprehensive grasp of pertinent laws, regulations and standards set by accrediting agencies.
- Knowledgeable in the areas of health promotion, illness prevention, and healthcare terminology.
- A deep respect for medical and nursing ethics, and commitment to safeguarding patient confidentiality.
- Adaptable teaching skills that cater to diverse learning methods.
- Excellent communication skills with an aptitude for interacting with a varied group of people.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
- At least (2) two years of pertinent experience is essential.
- (RN) Registered Nurse license and (BLS) Basic Life Support certification. If not BLS certified yet, they must obtain it within (30) thirty days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

- 5 years of experience as an OR nurse and/or circulator with diverse knowledge of various surgical procedures
- Experience within in PACU and Pre-Op
- Experience as Preceptor or in education