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. 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