RN NPD Specialist

Nursing Professional Development Specialist

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

As a Nursing Professional Development Specialist, you'll innovate tools, theories, and expertise to enhance the specialty. You will work alone and with others to create, implement, and assess development plans. Your goal is to improve workflows, patient outcomes, and uphold professional standards in practice.

Essential Functions of the Role:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify team members' learning needs, anticipate trends, and address potential issues using a systematic approach.
• Identify, verify, and document professional practice gaps and outcomes in a structured manner to facilitate the education planning process.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate educational projects for employees of all career levels. Use research, theories, and experiences.
• Work with stakeholders, utilize resources to plan and implement lifelong learning activities for people or groups.
• Assess nursing practices with others. Ensure alignment with priorities and mission.
• Earnestly participate in and help others with professional role development, role transitions within practice, and succession planning.
• Act as a key influencer in promoting inter-professional learning, professional development, and practice transformations within the organization.
• Promote scientific research and evidence-based practices through managing and sharing findings within local and national communities.
• Incorporate ethics into educational program management, considering factors related to privacy, security, and confidentiality.

Key Success Factors:

• You have a demonstrable understanding of nursing and patient care protocols.
• You're knowledgeable about relevant legal rules and regulations, along with standards established by certification and accreditation bodies.
• You know medical language and practices for promoting health, reducing risks, managing patient care, and preventing disease.
• You have a profound respect for patient privacy rights and uphold professional nursing ethics.
• You have an adaptable teaching methodology that caters to diverse learning styles.
• Your communication skills are impeccable, whether you're speaking or writing.
• You have an innate knack for positive interactions with a wide spectrum of people.
• You excel at coaching, mentoring and enlightening others in the areas of program planning and development.

Belonging Statement:

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree.
• Have at least (3) three years of relevant experience.
• Be a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Obtain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within the first (30) thirty days of employment or upon transferring.