Professional Development Generalist

Prof Dev Generalist HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. Practices the Caring and Serving Model Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words) Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job Actively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED Refer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity. PeoplePercent_7 Promotes a positive workplace environment and contributes to a team-focused unit to achieve optimal departmental turnover/retention/employee engagement results/scores. Collaborates with other health care professionals to promote positive communication techniques for problem resolution and/or impact achievement of identified goals including involvement in shared governance. Functions as a liaison with the different departments to ensure appropriate distribution of educational services for staff growth, preparedness and competency. Promotes professional practice by supporting and mentoring the transition-to-practice of inter-professional clinicians at every level. Acts as a coach and guide to support the professional development of clinicians. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Participates in the assessment of educational needs across units/departments by utilizing available data and accreditation recommendations. Collaborates on designing, implementing, and evaluating programs to meet the identified needs of the staff, patients/families. Serves as a clinical resource for complex and/or highly specialized patient care situations to patient care providers and other health care professionals within the hospital and in the community. Provides effective hospital education, training and delivery to achieve performance outcomes for leading best practice and safe patient care. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Completes, coordinates, maintains, and submits, as indicated, all program records and reports in a timely fashion. Participates in performance improvement activities to support department/entity goals. Integrates evidence-based practice, instructional technology and adult learning theory into educational offerings. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks to meet the needs of clinical areas and department. Completes activity/productivity & other reports on timely basis. Recommends solutions to achieve department financial objectives. Positively impacts quality and finance outcomes at department and entity level by assuring efficient delivery of educational offerings meeting the clinical needs identified. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Identifies/supports innovative means to ensure accessibility and availability of clinical education programs across shifts/departments. Acts as a change agent. Participates in pertinent research activities and evidenced-based practice projects. Attends workshops and other educational programs, to ensure awareness of current developments and trends. Expands individual nursing knowledge, completing and updating the individual development plan (IDP) on an ongoing basis. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES PS JOB EXPORT - DO NOT DELETE Promotes a positive workplace environment and contributes to a team-focused unit to achieve optimal departmental turnover/retention/employee engagement results/scores. People Collaborates with other health care professionals to promote positive communication techniques for problem resolution and/or impact achievement of identified goals including involvement in shared governance. People Functions as a liaison with the different departments to ensure appropriate distribution of educational services for staff growth, preparedness and competency. People Promotes professional practice by supporting and mentoring the transition-to-practice of inter-professional clinicians at every level. Acts as a coach and guide to support the professional development of clinicians. People Participates in the assessment of educational needs across units/departments by utilizing available data and accreditation recommendations. Collaborates on designing, implementing, and evaluating programs to meet the identified needs of the staff, patients/families. Service Serves as a clinical resource for complex and/or highly specialized patient care situations to patient care providers and other health care professionals within the hospital and in the community. Service Provides effective hospital education, training and delivery to achieve performance outcomes for leading best practice and safe patient care. Service Completes, coordinates, maintains, and submits, as indicated, all program records and reports in a timely fashion. Quality/Safety Participates in performance improvement activities to support department/entity goals. Quality/Safety Integrates evidence-based practice, instructional technology and adult learning theory into educational offerings. Quality/Safety Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks to meet the needs of clinical areas and department. Completes activity/productivity & other reports on timely basis. Recommends solutions to achieve department financial objectives. Finance Positively impacts quality and finance outcomes at department and entity level by assuring efficient delivery of educational offerings meeting the clinical needs identified. Finance Identifies/supports innovative means to ensure accessibility and availability of clinical education programs across shifts/departments. Growth/Innovation Acts as a change agent. Participates in pertinent research activities and evidenced-based practice projects. Growth/Innovation Attends workshops and other educational programs, to ensure awareness of current developments and trends. Expands individual nursing knowledge, completing and updating the individual development plan (IDP) on an ongoing basis. Growth/Innovation WORK EXPERIENCE Four years clinical experience Education experience preferred EDUCATION Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited school of nursing Master's degree preferred, in health or education field LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure Compact Licensure - Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) N/A and BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) N/A and Magnet ANCC-recognized Certification (HM) 6 months LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED - ADDITIONAL DETAILS CCRN (A) - Critical Care Registered Nurse/Adult (AACN) 6 months or Health ServicesCEN - Certified Emergency Room Nurse (BCEN) 6 months or Health ServicesCNOR - Certified Operating Room Nurse (CCI) 6 months or OCN - Oncology Certified Nurse (ONCC) 6 months or CDCES - Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CBDCE) 6 months or CPAN - Certified Postanesthesia Nurse (ABPANC) 6 months or CPDN - Certified Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse (BONENT) 6 months or Health ServicesRN-BC - Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (ANCC) 6 months or RNC-OB - Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (NCC) 6 months or CNRN - Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (ABNN) 6 months or CVRN-Level I Cardiovascular - Ed, telemetry, & stepdown (ABCM) 6 months or ACNS-BC - Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (ANCC) 6 months or CMSRN - Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (MSNCB) 6 months or CVN - Cardiac Vascular Nurse (ANCC) 6 months or CCTC - Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (ABTC) 6 months LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED Health ServicesACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA) N/A or Health ServicesPALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA) N/A KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles Ability to build evidence-based practice into the clinical setting Demonstrates ability to plan, organize, and follow through on assignments and/or projects Exhibits leadership abilities including collaborative, consultative and coaching skills Ability to utilize adult learning theory; knowledge of current educational technologies Working knowledge of Microsoft products including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance and use in assigned clinical areas Works independently with limited direct supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, HMH Nursing policies and procedures, nursing standards, and professional judgment WORK ATTIRE Uniform No Scrubs Yes Business professional Yes Other (department approved) No ON-CALL On CallNo TRAVEL May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No Company Profile: Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America's "Best Hospitals." As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation's largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist's primary academic affiliates are among the nation's leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Created: 2026-03-10