North Central Surgical Center is a highly successful, Baylor Scott & White affiliated hospital located in Dallas, TX. We partner with the very best team members and medical staff in the area. We are a surgical focused hospital that performs over 12,000 procedures per year.

FACTS ABOUT NORTH CENTRAL: Opened in 2005, 14 Operating Rooms and 30 Medical/Surgical Patient Rooms. We are conveniently Located at Walnut Hill & 75 in the prestigious NorthPark area Specialties include: Orthopedics, Spine, General Surgery, Pain Management, Urology, GI/Endoscopy, Plastic, and Podiatry surgeries. Managed by United Surgical Partners International & Joint Commission Accredited

Job Description:

We are currently looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) Hospital Educator to join our team! team.

Hospital Educator RN:

• Under the direction of the Director of Quality and Risk Management , the Hospital Educator is responsible for planning, developing, and coordinating clinical and non-clinical in-service education programs for all staff within the hospital. This role works closely with department managers to assess and address educational needs, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and implement staff training programs that promote high-quality patient care and continuous professional growth.
  
  

Required Skills:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a health-related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  
  

Licensure/Certification

• Current Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  
  

Specific Job Experience

• Experience in education or training within a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Previous clinical nursing experience required, with experience across a range of patient populations (pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric) preferred.
  
  

Full-Time Benefit Package includes:

• Medical – BCBS of Texas (PPO, HDHP, or Basic Coverage Options)
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance (Employer Sponsored Basic Life)
• Retirement Plan – 401k or Roth – eligible employees receive a discretionary match of ½ up to 6%, fully vested at 4 years.
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability (Employer Sponsored)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) - Begins accruing upon hire and can be used after 90 days.
• Full-Time accrual – 120 hours per year between 0-2 years of service
• Personal Days – 2 days per year
• Paid Holidays – 7 Holidays per year
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program (5 no-cost sessions as a benefit)
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident, Critical Illness, and Legal Plans available
• Annual Bonus Opportunity based on operational and patient experience goals.
• Free Lunch Fridays & Free Breakfast Tuesdays
• $3 Bistro Lunch Specials
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• Education & Tuition Assistance
  
  

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Required Experience:

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge:
• Familiarity with The Joint Commission, Nurse Practice Act, and other federal, state, and local healthcare regulations.
• Knowledge of best practices in clinical education, safety protocols, and patient care standards.
• Educational Skills:
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and the ability to design and implement effective educational programs.
• Ability to assess staff needs, develop learning objectives, implement training, and evaluate educational outcomes.
• Experience with the development of position-specific competencies and ensuring adherence to national standards.
• Communication and Leadership Skills:
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to work cooperatively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills to deliver educational content and lead training sessions.
• Organizational and Problem-Solving Skills:
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Demonstrates independent decision-making skills and the ability to solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficient in the use of computer software for educational program development and delivery.
• Skilled in using data to assess educational needs and track program effectiveness.
  
  

Job Behavior: Reflective of Mission Statement:

Our Mission is to care for every patient and their family as if they were our own. Each patient, each family, each and every time.

Demonstrates a strong customer focus by caring for patients, physicians, peers, and the business while advocating for their facility and its partners. Upholds patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA regulations and treating each patient with the same respect and care as a loved one is essential. Professionalism must be reflected in communication, integrity, and ethical behavior, along with a commitment to personal growth. Engagement in the workplace is key, with employees taking ownership of their responsibilities, working efficiently and pleasantly, and contributing to the continuous improvement of the facility through positive collaboration and idea-sharing.

Principal Duties and Responsabilities:

Assist in planning, coordinating, and evaluating educational activities with department managers across all hospital departments to meet the ongoing learning needs of staff.

• Develop and revise hospital-specific orientation programs, collaborating with department managers to ensure successful staff onboarding and integration.
• Facilitate evidence-based, continuing education programs aimed at enhancing nursing practice, clinical skills, and overall patient outcomes.
• Assist in the development and revision of policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure alignment with regulatory standards such as The Joint Commission and Nurse Practice Act.
• Educate staff on regulatory compliance, including Joint Commission, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Coordinate the creation and ongoing revision of department-specific competencies based on nationally recognized standards, if available.
• Utilize adult learning principles to assess educational needs, design targeted training programs, and ensure measurable learner outcomes.
• Assist in conduction regulatory required clinical drills (i.e. Universal Protocol, Malignant Hyperthermia).
• Collaborate with department managers to create individualized development plans for staff based on skills assessments and performance evaluations.
• Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs and make adjustments as needed to improve staff learning experiences and patient care delivery.
• Serve as a resource for clinical staff in implementing new technology, equipment, and protocols.
• Provide support for staff development activities that meet certification or licensure requirements, such as BLS and advanced life support certifications.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a health-related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  
  

Licensure/Certification

• Current Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  
  

Specific Job Experience

• Experience in education or training within a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Previous clinical nursing experience required, with experience across a range of patient populations (pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric) preferred.
  
  

Full-Time Benefit Package includes:

• Medical – BCBS of Texas (PPO, HDHP, or Basic Coverage Options)
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance (Employer Sponsored Basic Life)
• Retirement Plan – 401k or Roth – eligible employees receive a discretionary match of ½ up to 6%, fully vested at 4 years.
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability (Employer Sponsored)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) - Begins accruing upon hire and can be used after 90 days.
• Full-Time accrual – 120 hours per year between 0-2 years of service
• Personal Days – 2 days per year
• Paid Holidays – 7 Holidays per year
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program (5 no-cost sessions as a benefit)
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident, Critical Illness, and Legal Plans available
• Annual Bonus Opportunity based on operational and patient experience goals.
• Free Lunch Fridays & Free Breakfast Tuesdays
• $3 Bistro Lunch Specials
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• Education & Tuition Assistance