Nursing Excellence Specialist

Career Opportunities At Lehigh Valley Health Network

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Job Summary

Designs and implements opportunities for nursing professional development, the promotion and advancement of nursing excellence and meaningful recognition of colleagues. Leads the Nursing Professional Governance Councils to develop strategic plans and actions in association with the Council's purpose. Responsible for the collection, preparation, and submission of required data for ANCC programs and/or professional organization's nursing excellence programs. Analyze nursing and practice innovations to determine appropriateness for dissemination.

Functions

• Collaborate with nursing leadership and unit teams to collect data, prepare documentation and sustain ANCC designations and/or professional organization's nursing excellence programs
• Coordinates and executes all aspects required to establish or maintain professional nursing certification programs
• Maintains and supports nursing recognition, including but not limited to the BEE, DAISY and Friends of Nursing awards programs
• Takes the lead to contribute to the body of nursing evidence by disseminating best nursing practice
• Facilitates Nursing Professional Governance councils
• Supports Nurse Residency programs through active seminar involvement
• Designs and implements opportunities for nursing professional development and advancement of nursing excellence
• Executes on-going development for the Nursing Professional Practice Model and participants in efforts related to key components
• Provides formal and informal mentoring opportunities

Additional Responsibilities

• Actively supports the Culture of Safety by following established policies and procedures.
• Assists Patient Care Services personnel in meeting standards set by a variety of voluntary and regulatory agencies.
• Coaches staff in their preparation and delivery of formal and informal presentations.
• Co-chairs, with Magnet and Pathway Program Directors and organizational workgroups. Records and keeps accurate and detailed notes of all decisions associated with evidence preparation. Uses project management tools to assure timely completion of all requirements.
• Facilitates a work environment that fosters motivation of self and others; practices good leadership behaviors.
• In association with nursing leadership, leads, implements and evaluates activities associated with the Friends of Nursing Awards Program.
• Independently recognizes regional activities and outcomes that demonstrate evidence of ANCC Recognition Program standards; gathers and stores this evidence in a manner that is readily accessible, on an ongoing basis.
• Investigates, implements and promotes opportunities associated with professional board certification.
• Is a role model through both publication of professional manuscripts/texts and presentations at local, regional and national meetings/conferences.
• Is involved in research activities, which may include, but not limited to: utilizing evidence-based research findings within the practice setting; communicating research findings to colleagues and/or the professional community; attending research continuing offerings; assisting with data collections; and, serving as a participant in ongoing research studies.
• Is primary responsible person to complete the Demographic Data Information Tool on an annual basis and prepare clinical quality, nursing satisfaction and patient satisfaction data biennially and/or as required for ANCC programs.
• Maintains a working knowledge of regulatory standards and keeps abreast of changes and new regulations to address organizational functions which may be impacted.
• Facilitates all aspects of The DAISY Award and BEE Award programs.

Education - Required

• Master's Degree Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Master's degree in nursing in a designated clinical specialty or Master's degree in a health care preferred; will consider applicant who will complete Master's degree within one year of hire.

Experience - Required

• 3 years Minimum of three years recent experience in clinical practice with demonstrated leadership/teaching abilities and
• 1 year Experience as a team member or leader for preparing for Magnet/Pathway programs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Required

• Excellent computer skills, including word processing (Microsoft Word), PowerPoint, and Excel. Excellent writing skills.
• Demonstrates initiative and is able to function independently as well as collaboratively. Demonstrates the ability to initiate, accept and adapt to change. Accepts and recognizes differences among people.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills; leadership and facilitation skills; and project management.

Licenses - Required

• Registered Nurse Upon Hire

Certifications - Required

• Certification - Nursing Administration or Professional (Specialty) Upon Hire

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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