Program Specialist

Sanford Health Nursing PositionSanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. This position will support Evidence Based Practice with a focus on Nurse Sensitive Indicator (NSI) support by using our infrastructure for the dissemination and application of evidence-based knowledge to improve nursing practice and related outcomes. This role will collaborate and consult with nursing leaders and clinical nursing staff to enhance professional nursing practice, patient care delivery, and outcomes of care using research and other forms of evidence. This position will support project management and department across the organization to ensure successful project development, implementation, and sustainment of evidence based practice programs. In addition, there is an opportunity this role will support nursing related equipment initiatives and support nursing practice with equipment and technologies.Responsible for analyzing and synthesizing of data to maximize utilization of data in clinical decision-making, business and strategic initiative. Coordinates educational activities associated with orientation and ongoing training. Establishes close working relationships with clinical and non-clinical partners. Promotes optimal patient care through clinical activities and data analysis. Will have working knowledge of regulations regarding data collection, submission and documentation. Will gather and analyze feedback from various stakeholders and disseminate the results. Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution. Possesses a strong clinical background. Able to effectively educate others. Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and written. Will plan and schedule daily work load independently. Able to adapt in a changing environment. Possesses strong public relations skills, time management skills, and positive personal relations. Communicates effectively across all levels and functions of the organization. Builds, manages, and maintains working relationships internal and external to the organization. Ability to resolve conflicts and effectively problem solve. Expected to work independently yet recognize accountability to the department and organization. Proficient in computer software and demonstrate high personal and professional commitments. Other related duties as assigned for the needs of the program. Certain program objective and focus may be designed around grants. Grant administration responsibilities may include: assist project team in grant post award activities, maintain grant and contract files, review contracts, develops progress reports, and reviews closed grant for completeness. Demonstrate effective grant management with project management, prioritization, planning, organization, and presentation skills. Depending on area of focus, specific program responsibilities and duties will be included in department specific documents as appropriate.Bachelor's degree in nursing required. Graduate from an accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Minimum of three years' clinical experience related to specialty, e.g. trauma, oncology, research, critical care. Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications related to specialty.