Nursing Professional Development Specialist

Department:

35125 Navicent Health Medical Center - NICU

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday through Friday full time salaried postion.

Pay Range

$44.15 - $66.25

Major Responsibilities:

• Through application of ANPD principles and acting in the roles of advisor change agent collaborator communicator consultant facilitator leader mentor researcher the team member applies advanced knowledge of nursing in the delivery of evidenced-based nursing and education interventions using the educational design process to bridge the knowledge skills and/or practice gaps identified through a needs assessment.
• Collects data and information to validate an identified gap in professional practice and to determine the specific knowledge skill or practice deficit or opportunity needed. Investigates issues trends and supporting data to determine the needs of individuals organizations and communities (prioritizing macrosystem needs).
• Analyzes cost and anticipated return on investment for learning activities programs and projects. Transforms processes at multiple levels through inspiration initiation adoption and sustainment of and adaptation to change using project management and improvement processes.
• Develops context-specific outcomes based on organizational stakeholders and learners values goals current evidence and regulations. Establishes a plan that prescribes strategies alternatives and resources to achieve expected outcomes. Incorporates theories pertaining to learning and behavioral change while designing educational materials and programs.
• Promotes the generation and dissemination of new knowledge and use of evidence to guide clinical practice improves patient care and foster life long learning. Role models practices for creating and sustaining positive learning and practice environments.
• Assesses learner characteristics including learning styles and learning needs for program development. Creates an effective learning environment demonstrates proficiency in use of technology. Evaluates the outcomes of staff education functions in the roles of both teacher and facilitator. Implements a variety of teaching strategies tailored to the learners characteristics learning needs cultural perspectives and outcome objectives. Plans programs that are culturally relevant and that incorporate concepts of multicultural and multigenerational education.
• Advises in the design development implementation and evaluation of materials learning environments (i.e. virtual) and teaching strategies appropriate to the situation and learners developmental level learning needs readiness ability to learn and culture.
• Exhibits system thinking throughout the planning process. Develops partnerships to enhance health care through interprofessional initiatives (i.e. quality improvement organizational excellence initiatives) and coordinates integrated educational services.
• Supports the transition of nurses and other healthcare team members across learning and practice environments roles and professional stages. Mentors guides and supports NEPD generalist as applicable.

Licensure Registration and/or Certification Required:

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices and
• Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or
• Nursing Professional Development (RN-BC) certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) needs to be obtained within 6 months.

Education Required:

• Masters Degree in Nursing or
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing and
• Masters Degree in Education or related field.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 3 years of experience in a clinical nursing role that includes experiences in adult teaching or training and/or developing educational programs

Knowledge Skills & Abilities Required:

• Must be knowledgeable in principles of adult learning theory and capable of creative planning coordinating and overseeing educational and orientation programs.
• Proficient at incorporating adult learning principles online and in person teaching methods to maximize learning and the application of that learning.
• Excellent written and oral communications including strong presentation/speaking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal negotiation planning and problem solving skills.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Generally exposed to a normal office environment.
• Must have functional speech hearing and senses to allow effective communication.
• Position requires travel may be exposed to road and weather hazards.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g. full-time part-time per diem temporary etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

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