Clinical Educator

Title:  Clinical Educator - TIPS Education Center

United States, Texas, Houston, Houston (TX Med Ctr)

Allied Health

175354

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Mission Statement

The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

Summary

The Clinical Educator designs, implements, and evaluates education and training programs for faculty and staff. Using simulation and evidence-based education theory. This role develops curriculum, facilitates instruction, and leads clinical simulations to enhance competency and professional growth.

The Clinical Educator conducts learning needs assessments, consults on educational interventions, and develops reliable assessment tools to measure learning outcomes. Through data analysis, they ensure program effectiveness and alignment with institutional goals. Collaborating with leadership and faculty, this role advances education initiatives that drive clinical excellence and improve patient care.

Key Functions

1. Education Program Development & Delivery (30%)

• Designs, develops, and delivers clinical education and training programs for interprofessional teams and other healthcare professionals.
• Collaborates to implement faculty education initiatives focused on emerging oncology treatments, clinical advancements, and quality improvement strategies.
• Integrates evidence-based practice, patient safety initiatives, and organizational goals into educational activities.
• Utilizes a variety of teaching methodologies, including simulation, hands-on training, case studies, and virtual learning platforms to enhance clinical competence and critical thinking.
• Ensures educational content aligns with accreditation, regulatory, and compliance standards.
• Maintains documentation of training and competency evaluations to ensure compliance with hospital and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitates and teaches life support certification courses, including Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), ensuring that staff and faculty meet certification requirements.

2. Simulation-Based Learning & Clinical Skills Development (40%)

• Develops and executes simulation-based education to enhance hands-on learning and prepare staff and faculty for real-world clinical scenarios.
• Designs and facilitates mock events, emergency response drills, and high-fidelity simulations focused on oncology care, patient safety, and critical response situations.
• Implements interprofessional simulation training to improve team communication, collaboration, and decision-making in high-risk clinical situations.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of simulation and skills labs, making recommendations for improvements to enhance learning outcomes.

3. Professional Development, Interprofessional Collaboration & Faculty Education (30%)

• Serves as a resource for clinical staff and faculty, fostering a culture of professional growth and lifelong learning.
• Develops and delivers continuing medical education (CME) programs for faculty in collaboration with medical leadership and external accrediting bodies.
• Facilitates interprofessional education (IPE) initiatives to promote teamwork, communication, and coordination among multidisciplinary teams.
• Implements reskilling and upskilling programs to support staff and faculty in adapting to emerging healthcare technologies, evolving oncology treatments, and changes in best practices.
• Acts as a change agent, supporting staff and faculty through practice changes, technology adoption, and evidence-based updates in oncology care.
• Participates in hospital committees, quality improvement initiatives, and accreditation readiness activities.
• Collaborates with leadership and faculty groups to assess competency levels and identify knowledge gaps across healthcare teams.

Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Required: Master’s degree requirements as defined by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) or Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners (TSBPAE) as required for clinical licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant, Pharm.D. degree, or bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy or related field.

Preferred:  None

EXPERIENCE

Required:  Three years of clinical experience in an academic medical center, including at least one year in an intensive care unit (ICU), cardiac care, emergency care (EC), or other critical care setting, and experience teaching Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).   

Preferred: Three to five years of clinical experience in a surgical care, emergency, or urgent care setting, to include experience with invasive procedures and the use of ultrasound for invasive procedures, and one year creating and delivering simulation-based learning and instruction in a large academic healthcare environment.

CERTIFICATION

Required:  Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) or the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners (TSBPAE). RPH – Registered Pharmacist, or RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist by NBRC, and/or RCP – Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner, Texas Medical Board (TMB)

Preferred:  CPR – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), or ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 175354
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Day/Evening
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 101,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 126,500
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 152,000
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
• Science Jobs: No