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
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 core values 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.
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
Required Licenses and Certifications
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
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, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, 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.
