Professional Development Specialist: Simulation and Certification Coordinator

SummaryJob Description:The Educational Development and Community Education Department provides clinical and non-clinical education, professional development, leadership development, and community education across the organization. Professional Development Specialist, Simulation and Certification CoordFull-Time, DaysJob Description:The Professional Development Specialist (PDS) functions to ensure that clinicians are prepared to be responsible for promoting patient safety and high-quality patient care through clinical leadership, education, consultation, modeling, and research. The PDS incorporates evidence-based practice, theory, and research into various patient care settings according to patient needs by collaborating with multi-professional multidisciplinary groups; facilitating the development of hospital and department policies, nursing procedures, regulatory standards and guidelines, and research.The role also includes functioning as a community resource on topics within scope of practice and providing nursing orientation, education, and ongoing competency verification.The PDS is a role model for caring that honors the patient’s mind, body, and spirit.Requirements:Master’s Degree in NursingCurrent Ky RN licenseThree (3) years of acute care experience in the designated specialty within the last five (5) yearsACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC certifications as required by department of assignmentBLS within 30 days from date of hireCertification as Professional Development Specialist (PDS) preferredBenefits: Health, Vision, Dental and Pet InsuranceLife InsuranceShort Term and Long Term Disability and Life InsuranceIdentity Theft ProtectionTuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annuallyCompany paid Maternity and Paternity Leave5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hireBereavement Leave (includes pets)PTO Sell Back ProgramCompassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial supportRetirement with Company MatchWork ExperienceEducationIf you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.SummaryLocation: Lexington, KYType: Full time