Associate Manager - Nurse Residency - Medical Surgical

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

Primary Purpose

The Transition-to-Practice (TTP) Nurse Residency supervisor is a professional nursing leader who oversees and manages all aspects of the comprehensive program(s) for transitioning new graduate registered nurses (RNs) from the academia into the professional work environment, from a novice to a competent professional RN. Position is responsible for the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the TTP Program including programmatic guidance for the post-graduate nurse, preceptor, mentor and other TTP program support team members.

Education

- Must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

- Preferred Master of Science in Nursing.

Experience

• Must have four (4+) years of clinical nursing experience, including one (1) year of nursing education experience and two (2) years of recent work in clinical specialty Transition to Practice area.

Certification/Registration/Licensure 

- Must have current, valid RN license or temporary RN license with the Texas Board of Nursing; or, valid Compact RN license.

- Must have current healthcare provider CPR course completion card from one of the following: -

• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross Rescuer
• Military Training Network

- Must be certified as a CPR Instructor or obtain within six months of employment/placement in classification.

Skills or Special Abilities

• Must have experience in the education of students and nurse educators and has the ability to utilize approaches to adults as learners based on recognition of the individual's autonomy and self-direction, life experiences, readiness to learn and problem-orientation to learn.
•  Must demonstrate and maintain knowledge related to clinical area and Nursing Education.
• Must be a role model in demonstrating excellence in practice, serves as a clinical mentor/preceptor for clinical and administrative staff, consults/collaborates in patience care and research, and educates in both formal and informal situations.
•  Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, presentation skills, interpersonal skills and professional standards.
• Must have superior writing skills to compose curriculum, including but not limited to course outlines, objectives and presentations.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of teaching/learning theories and application of multiple learning methodologies.
• Must have ability to create and maintain organized, confidential and professionally written educational files consistent with departmental and organizational processes
• Must be able to establish effective, respectful and collegial working relationships with all internal and external customers including but not limited to peer group, leadership, patients, physicians, employees, students volunteers and vendors.
• Demonstrates proficiency in use of technology as applicable to role.

Responsibilities

1. Develops local content and utilizes national resources in building the program curriculum to ensure that it meets the needs of the post-graduate RN programs. S/he incorporates input from employee preceptors and mentors encouraging the use of varied and creative teaching methods. Participant needs assessments and competencies are assessed periodically.
2. Implements ongoing evaluations of programs to determine achievement of education outcomes.
3. Develops, tracks, and submits program outcome/evaluation data and fiscal reports as needed for local and national performance monitors.
4. Maintains records of educational activities in accordance with institutional, departmental, and regulatory standards.
5. Incorporates knowledge of teaching/learning theory, effective teaching strategies, use of audio-visual aids, and learning evaluation strategies when coordinating educational activities or serving as a speaker to ensure programs achieve their goals.

Job Accountabilities

1. Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland.
2. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
3. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to our patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.