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Job Title

Project Specialist III - Nursing

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

College Of Nursing

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Fort Worth, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service .

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five coll ege s and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Project Specialist III - Nursing provides advanced project management support for the OB Emergency Simulation project to help deliver hands-on training to interdisciplinary teams in hospitals without OB services. Supports staff training, promotes team-based care, and reinforces best practices in obstetric emergency response.

What you need to know

Salary: W ill be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.

Special Instructions: A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents.

Schedule: Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends when needed.

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Qualifications

Required Education

+ Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN)

+ Two years of related experience in health simulation project coordination or management

Required Licenses and Certifications

+ Active and unencumbered RN license in Texas

+ Core RNC

+ NRP certified

Preferred Qualifications

+ Master’s prepared registered nurse with focus in nursing education

+ Three years of related clinical experience in maternal health

+ Three years of related experience with clinical simulation

+ Experience in curriculum development or educational program planning

+ Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator with maternal child experience

+ Electronic Fetal Monitoring (NCC or AWHONN)

+ RNC-OB certified

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

+ Knowledge of evidence-based maternal care practices (prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum care).

+ Experience managing OB maternal child emergencies

+ Strong Interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

+ Strong time management and organizational skills.

+ Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

+ Ability to manage Zoom and Microsoft Teams platforms for meetings.

+ Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) and other healthcare-related software.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software.

Responsibilities

Program and Project Management

+ Coordinates OB Emergency Simulation activities, collaborates with project team members, develops measurable project goals and objectives, and monitors progress toward achievement

+ Co-facilitator during simulation education sessions, provides hands-on guidance and feedback to ED staff, including nurses, midwives, and physicians

+ Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates the OB Emergency Simulation project

+ Utilize simulation equipment and tools effectively to create realistic and educational scenarios, fostering a safe learning environment for participants

+ Provide clinical insight based on L&D experience to enhance realism and learning outcomes

+ Assist with setup and breakdown of simulation equipment (including OB manikins)

+ Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing maternal health outcomes including data collection, analysis, and reporting

+ Travel to rural hospitals for in-person sessions

+ May develop project budgets and prepare contracts as needed

Team Collaboration and Support

+ Performs advanced program and project development, disseminates project information, and serves as an active participant in project-related work groups and committees

+ Provide mentorship and support to rural healthcare providers, offering guidance on best practices and up-to-date obstetric care techniques

+ Collaborates with clinical experts and simulation faculty to deliver program content

+ Supports debriefings and clinical education discussions post-simulation.

+ Contributes to research activities related to telehealth and obstetric simulation, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to advance maternal health knowledge

+ Provides recommendations to achieve goals

Documentation and Communications

+ Contributes to the development of educational materials, including manuals, guides, and online resources, to support ongoing learning and skill development in rural emergency departments

+ Prepares agendas for meetings, documents key decisions, and collaborates with team members to develop project collateral

+ Develops and disseminates work plans and project documents to include procedures, proposals, progress reports, and presentations

+ Performs other duties as assigned

Professional Development and Licensure

+ Engages in continuous professional development by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and training sessions to stay current on maternal health best practices and telehealth innovations

+ Maintains active licensure and certification as a Registered Nurse and pursues additional certifications as necessary to enhance role competency

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

+ Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

+ 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

+ Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  each month

+ Automatic enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

+ Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

+ Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

+ Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

+ Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.