Professional Practice & Development Coordinator-Behavioral Health-Per Diem

Job Description

This role utilizes knowledge of education principles and clinical practice to support nursing professional development in collaboration with the Professional Practice and Development (PPD) team, including the PPD Specialist for the assigned area. The position functions as an extension of the PPD team, providing unit-based support for education, competency, and professional development activities.

This role contributes to a culture of professional practice and promotes ongoing development of clinical staff. This role builds effective working relationships with the nursing care team and collaborates with leadership and the PPD Specialist to address unit-based needs.

In collaboration with the PPD Specialist, this role assists in identifying educational needs and supports the implementation of education and competency activities for the assigned area. Responsibilities include facilitating education, reinforcing standards of practice and care, and supporting staff adherence to policies and procedures. This role assists with competency validation processes and supports the delivery and evaluation of competency-based education as directed by the PPD team.

This role supports organizational and unit-specific goals by participating in performance improvement initiatives, contributing to unit-based PDCA cycles, and promoting a team-based approach to problem-solving. This role provides operational and educational support to help clinical staff achieve safe, high-quality patient outcomes.

In partnership with the PPD and unit leadership teams, this role supports the integration of evidence-based practice by reinforcing established best practices and assisting with the dissemination of education and practice updates. This role contributes to ongoing quality and practice improvement efforts as directed by the PPD Specialist and organizational priorities.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey or Multistate Registered Nurse License.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• AHA BLS required upon hire or transfer. Additional requirements as identified by the unit.
• 3-5 years clinical experience required.

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance Retirement Plans with employer contributions Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care Wellness Programs to help you thrive Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements. Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future. Pay Transparency In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law" in impacted states, which mandate employers to list salary ranges in job advertisements and promotions. AtlantiCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer