Education Coordinator - Utilization Management

Summary
We are searching for an Education Coordinator for Utilization Management – someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position you will provide education and administrative support for unit operations under the supervision of Manager or above and ensure effective and efficient implementation of the various key educational processes at the unit level. Also, assists in the implementation of designated centralized components of the key educational processes.
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Requirements
Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children’s, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption

• 1 year preceptor or educator experience required
• RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing or Nursing Licensure Compact required
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required
• Utilization Management experience highly preferred
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required
• 2 years clinical nursing experience required

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support for unit-based operations
• Orients and develops preceptors
• Implements a unit-based plan for advancing competence of staff on all shifts that results in improved performance
• Coordinates the annual assessment and validation of priority high-risk skills
• Participates in the Quality Outcomes Program and/or unit-based quality initiatives for the purpose of educating staff and monitoring clinical outcomes that demonstrate nursing excellence
• Coordinates/Conducts required training to close performance gaps in knowledge and skills
• Ensures the design, implementation and evaluation of a cost-effective unit-based orientation process that focuses on knowledge, skills and relationships
• Assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, evaluates, and documents patient care