UT Health San Antonio is expanding its clinical care services with the opening of the UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty & Research Hospital, an eight-story, 144-bed facility providing advanced, uninterrupted patient care.

Under the direction of the Director of Clinical Education and Nursing Professional Development, the Oncology & Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy (SCTCT) Nurse Educator will partner with program leadership to design, implement, and evaluate clinical education programs to support the competency and professional growth of nurses and clinical staff within the oncology and SCTCT inpatient and outpatient SCTCT units. This role will play a critical part in ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care, enhancing patient safety, and fostering continuous learning.

Responsibilities

•    Develop, implement, and evaluate clinical education programs in collaboration with program leadership, specific to oncology and SCTCT nursing, ensuring evidence-based and competency-driven learning experiences.
•    Facilitate and support new hiring orientation for oncology/SCTCT nurses, ensuring successful onboarding and integration into unit workflows.
•    Assess and address learning needs of oncology and SCTCT staff, providing education for skill enhancement, clinical updates, and regulatory compliance.
•    Utilize innovative instructional design models to create engaging, effective, and relevant learning experiences for adult learners.
•    Collaborate with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to promote professional development and best practices in oncology and SCTCT care.
•    Serve as a clinical resource and mentor, supporting staff in applying advanced oncology and transplant nursing principles at the bedside.
•    Utilize the Donna Wright Competency Model to develop and maintain nursing staff competencies.
•    Provide education and job aids to support the introduction of new equipment, technology, and treatment protocols in the oncology and SCTCT units.
•    Research current trends and advancements in oncology and SCTCT care to ensure that educational content aligns with best practices and regulatory requirements.
•    Support quality improvement initiatives, assisting in data collection, analysis, and implementation of performance improvement projects related to oncology/SCTCT nursing.
•    Participate in Joint Commission readiness efforts, ensuring staff preparedness through targeted education and competency validation.
•    Perform other duties as assigned to support education, patient safety, and clinical excellence.

About Us

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Must demonstrate considerable knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures; healthcare laws and regulations; medical diagnoses and procedures; accepted medical treatment patterns; inpatient and transitional nursing care principles, practices, and procedures; and program regulations and procedures.
Ability to prepare and maintain records.
Ability to interpret and incorporate policies, protocols, and procedures into clinical practice.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication.
Knowledge of adulty learning theories.
Strong critical thinking and leadership skills.
Proficient in Microsoft office (word, power point, excel).

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:

Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas
Board Certification in specialty is preferred.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support & Health Care Provider card

Required Skills

Three (3) or more years of nursing experience is required.~Demonstrated experience with curriculum development, implementation, and facilitation of adult learning principles is preferred.

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About UT Health San Antonio

We serve patients in San Antonio and South Texas. Our health care professionals serve in more than 100 affiliated hospitals, clinics and health care facilities across San Antonio, Laredo and the Rio Grande Valley. More than 3,000 students, researchers and post-doctoral students from around the world come to the UT Health San Antonio to study, research and discover new breakthroughs. The mission of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, now called UT Health San Antonio, is to make lives better through excellence in education, research, health care and community engagement. Strategies for achieving this mission are: Educating a diverse student body to become excellent health care providers and scientists. Engaging in research to understand health and disease. Commercializing discoveries, as appropriate, to benefit the public. Providing compassionate and culturally proficient health care. Engaging our community to improve health. Influencing thoughtful advances in health policy.

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