Registered Nurse (RN) Educator Acute Care Observation (FT M-F 8-5) plus call - Educator

We've learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas. Registered Nurse (RN) Educator for Acute Care Observation Unit 5W Full Time M-F 8-5 and as needed Rotating Call 5 West Observation Unit (5W OBS) is a designated, 34-bed medical unit where adult patients in need of additional monitoring, diagnostic evaluation, and/or treatment may be monitored while a clinical decision is being made whether to admit the patient for hospitalization or discharge the patient home. 5W OBS is fast-paced with a goal length of stay 48 hours or less. Our employees possess good time management skills, excellent communication skills, ability to think critically think, and a passion for a short-stay fast-paced environment. The nurse will have an essential role in coordinating care with physicians, other team members, patients, and families. The unit is focused on continuously improving processes to improve patient care and patient flow. 5W OBS is very team orientated and delivers quality nursing care to every patient that seeks our expertise. * Strong leadership skills & self-driven nature * High Energy, Positive Outlook * Multi-tasking * Ability to exhibit dependability, autonomy to make good decisions * Willingness to learn * Excellent communication skills * Tech-savvy skills * Believe in and have commitment and dedication to the values of UMC and the 5 West Observation Unit, and a strong drive and motivation to help the hospital and the unit achieve their goals for productivity and growth. * Self-directed and able to organize and manage multiple tasks/projects/people simultaneously. * Great written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. * Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in the design, implementation and evaluation of staff/patient/family evidence based educational programs to promote patient self-management practices, optimal health outcomes, facilitate discharge, and improve patient satisfaction. * Ability to utilize tools, skills, and knowledge to improve the practice of nursing and other staff. * Ability to provide feedback in a constructive manner that will curb behavior and grow/develop others * Ability to identify needs of clinical staff and formulate opportunities for them to meet their education needs * Act as a resource to new staff to help them flourish in area of practice * Act as a teacher, coach, and mentor to staff Qualifications * Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing * Valid Texas RN License/Eligible Compact License * Must maintain a current BLS certification from American Heart Association * 3 years of professional nursing experience required * Supervisory experience desired * BSN required UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. * Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.*