Emergency Department Nursing Professional Development Specialist

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Overview:

The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist promotes professional development application of nursing clinical expertise in specified patient populations. Serves as an expert clinician consistently serving as a clinical resource to staff. Recognized as a mentor; works to develop staff from beginner to expert status. Critically analyzes care delivered in identified service area against evidence-based practice standards and seeks ways to improve outcomes. Accountable for defined aspects of staff development continuing education and professional development of nursing staff. Leads facilitates and/or participates in interprofessional quality initiatives implementing evidence-based nursing practices shared decision making and other educational plans and activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan implement and evaluate educational programs that support nursing orientation skill development and continuing education.

• Collaborate with leaders and staff to identify learning needs and design effective development strategies.

• Facilitate competency assessments and ongoing professional development activities.

• Support nursing staff in evidence-based practice quality improvement initiatives and research utilization.

• Serve as a role model mentor and resource for clinical staff and nurse educators.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards related to nursing education and training.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in nursing (MSN)

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Virginia.

• Professional certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC)

• Minimum of 3 years of recent clinical nursing experience required; prior experience in education leadership or staff development strongly preferred.

• Excellent communication teaching and facilitation skills.

Schedule: Full-time with flexibility to meet department and staff education needs.

Why Join Sentara
At Sentara Obici Hospital we are committed to supporting the growth and development of our nursing team. As a Nursing Professional Development Specialist you will play a vital role in shaping the future of nursing practice enhancing patient outcomes and building a culture of lifelong learning. We offer competitive compensation comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional advancement.

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Sentara Obici Hospital a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine heart and vascular advanced imaging gynecological and comprehensive breast services behavioral health maternity weight loss surgery and a heartburn treatment center.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30000-member workforce. Diversity inclusion and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission to improve health every day this is a tobacco-free environment.

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