RN-Nursing Professional Development Practitioner

R0275963

Job Objective:

Provides on unit and department specific education to nursing and allied health staff through informal and formal education programs. Assists Clinical Directors and Clinical Managers in ensuring staff onboarding, initial & ongoing competency management, skills assessment & development, and career-long opportunities for professional growth. Assists in accreditation and regulatory educational requirements and documentation.

Job Description:

Education:

Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Masters in Nursing

Licensure/Certification:

Required: California Registered Nurse (RN) License; American Heart Association BLS; Additional certifications required as outlined based on assigned department: 6400 2N LDRP- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from AHA; Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification from AHA and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); Advanced Fetal Monitoring or Fetal Monitoring RNC 6530 Neonatal ICU Level II- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification from AHA and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, and Emotional Support (STABLE) course completion 7420 Surgery Main- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from AHA within 90 days of hire; Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) certification 7427 Perianesthesia - Main Surgery- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from AHA within 90 days of hire; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from AHA; Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) certification 7431 EDOSC Surgery- Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) certification 9655 Nursing Education- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from AHA within 90 days of hire

Preferred: Certification in Nursing Professional Development; certification in clinical specialty

Experience:

?Required: Three (3) years of nursing experience in an acute hospital or ambulatory care clinical setting

Preferred: Clinical education and professional development experience; experience as a clinical leader/ charge nurse or preceptor

Essential Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
  
  
• Utilizes nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and outcomes identification).
  
  
• Fulfills the Nursing Professional Development Practitioner role functions and essential responsibilities as defined and outlined in the Nursing Professional Development Scope & Standards of Practice, including but not limited to:
  
  
• Coordinates orientation program for new hires and transfers within the nursing division
  
  
• Develops/coordinates education plans associated with competency validation
  
  
• Develops/coordinates education to address populations served on assigned units
  
  
• Develops/coordinates education to facilitate the development of the clinical staff and nurses
  
  
• Assesses, plans, implements and maintains materials for educational programs and makes changes as needed to keep material accurate, relevant and current for target audience
  
  
• Evaluates effectiveness of educational programs
  
  
• Incorporates the principles of adult learning in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of educational programs
  
  
• Teaches effectively and uses dynamic and unique approaches to engage target audience.
  
  
• Coordinates and provides courses and classes that promote staff development and competence.
  
  
• Utilizes feedback from physicians, directors, nursing staff and other disciplines to develop education plans for areas assigned.
  
  
• Ensures educational programs are in alignment with the mission, values and goals of EMC
  
  
• Participates in the development of education for regulatory requirements and the management of critical events
  
  
• Responds to needs across organization to promote quality patient care and safety
  
  
• Collaborates with medical staff and other disciplines on programs to facilitate excellence in patient care utilizing the Relationship-Based Care Model
  
  
• Consults with staff to promote professional development with career pathway or as requested by staff/leadership
  
  
• Supports Nursing Research and evidence-based practice
  
  
• Supports the integration of research into nursing practice
  
  
• Incorporates, interprets and communicates research findings into program plans
  
  
• Responds to changes in nursing practice and develops programs to support them
  
  
• Take responsibility for ensuring that the standard work is adopted and cascaded throughout all areas within clinical areas as appropriate.
  
  
• Ensuring the development, implementation, and enforcement of all policies and procedures, including patient rights in clinical setting.
  
  
• Actively participates in and/or effectively leads various committees and workgroups as needed and assigned to improve nursing practice, organizational performance and optimal patient and population outcomes.
  
  
• Builds relationships with educational institutions and clinical practices to coordinate and mentor clinical leaders to develop quality student placement activities for RNs, LVN and CMA/MA, and Technicians.
  
  
• Participates in on site regulatory surveys and development of Corrective Action Plans as needed.
  
  
• Integrates ethical principles as defined by the ANA Code of Ethics in all aspects of practice.
  
  
• Assists with recruitment and retention of nursing staff. Facilitates programs based on organizational needs in relation to recruitment.
  
  
• Provides information, interpretation and guidance to nurses regarding Informatics
  
  
• Serves as a resource and liaison for the documentation, implementation, design and continuous maintenance of clinical information systems
  
  
• Serves as content expert for electronic applications for areas served
  
  
• Assists and supports system implementations and the roll out of new applications and system enhancements
  
  
• Provides guidance in the use of clinical information systems
  
  
• Reviews clinical information system related to areas served for content updates for nursing practice and regulatory requirements
  
  
• Teaches informatics classes for orientation and implementation of new applications
  
  
• Serves as super-user for electronic applications appropriate to assigned areas
  
  
• Assists with monitoring and education within the clinical specialty to ensure quality care and quality outcomes are met in a cost-effective manner
  
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Essential Skils:

• Strong interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills
  
  
• Written and verbal communication skills
  
  
• Self-motivated and assists with education of staff to facilitate change and improve processes
  
  
• Knowledge in the nursing management and care of adult, geriatric and pediatric patient population
  
  
• Ability to collaborate and establish/maintain positive interpersonal relationships with all levels of the organization
  
  
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, and discretion
  
  
• Knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices, concepts and procedures as applied to the care of the patient population served
  
  
• Ability to teach effectively by using dynamic and unique approaches
  
  
• Strong leadership skills
  
  
• Analyses situations accurately and takes effective action
  
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
  
  
• Knowledge and ability to create excellence in service
  
  

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