Nursing Professional Development Specialist – Roper St. Francis Office Park

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SummaryofPrimary Function:

This role is responsible for development of nursing education and professional development programs for assigned scope including facilities service lines and cross continuum settings. Partners with system and market leaders and subject matter experts to develop and standardize system education and professional development programs. Works in collaboration with nursing leaders and other NPD resources within the facility or market to ensure nursing education and professional development initiatives advance opportunities to ensure a competent confident nursing workforce healthy work environments and a safe reliable patient-centric experience of care across geography and practice settings in the assigned market.

Essential Job Functions

• This role will serve under the direction of theVice President of Nursing Practice Education and Researchto implement system nursing education and professional development programs as well as supportevidence basedpractice and nursing research efforts to ensure consistent and effective execution across assigned departments and facilities. This includes but not limitedto:orientation and onboarding RN Residency preceptor program etc.

• Uses critical thinking and applies the nursing process principles of adult learning teaching/learning theories andage appropriateteaching strategies to the implementation of educational programs.

• Understands principles for learning design and integrates learning technology to ensure effective learning experiencescompetency assessment and validationandreflect practice changes regulatoryagencyor hospital competency validation requirements.

• Role models behaviors that embody the mission/vision/values of Bon Secours Mercy Health as well as professional nursing practice standards anddemonstratesattributes of a growth mindset.

• Instructs others to perform duties within the framework of the nursing professional and specialty standards policies and procedures set forth by BSMH state Boards of Nursing regulatory and accreditation agencies.

• Effectivelyutilizesavailable data tomonitorand report performance on programs initiatives and targeted improvement effortsto ensure educational programs meet organizational needs such as improvements in nurse sensitive clinical outcomes HCAHPS financial nurse turnover etc.

• This role requires competency in clinical care delivery clinical processesevidence basedpractice research and evaluation business operations current and emerging regulatory requirements federal mandates and national standards related to nursing practice across care delivery settings.

• Partners with leadership and clinical stakeholders in assigned departments to implement clinical education and professional development programs advocate for clinical learning content and resources necessary for clinicians tomaintainevidence based contemporary practice competencies.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees maybe requiredto perform otherjob relatedduties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

• Graduate Degree (Masters)- Nursing or related field(required)

• Post Graduate Degree (Ph.D) or DNP (preferred)

Licensing/ Certification:

• Registered Nurse (from an accredited program)(required)

• Nurse leader and/or professional development (preferred)

Experience: Minimum of 5 years related experiencewith anadditional2 years in formal leadership role with significant business impact.

Other KnowledgeSkillsand Abilities:

Required:

Strong written and verbal communication skills; Ability to work independently; Inter-personal communication style that is consistent with enhancing a learner-centered environment (psychological safe environment); Knowledge of Microsoft Office and clinical information systems; Demonstrated expertise in the role of the Nursing Professional Development Practice Model and education concepts and processes necessary for assessment development planning implementation and evaluation of adult learning.

Preferred:

Knowledge of ANCC Magnet or Pathways to Excellence Program requirements.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate youre part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

• Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS/FSA options life insurance mental health resources and discounts

• Paid time off parental and FMLA leave and short- and long-term disability

• Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .