Neonatal Education Specialist - GBMC

Under general supervision, develops clinical expertise and offers educational programs directed at expanding and enhancing nursing and ancillary staff knowledge and clinical practice. Collaborates with clinical managers, clinical specialists, and clinical leadership to plan, implement, and evaluate programs to meet identified needs of the organization. Serves as organizational resource to promote evidenced-based practice and facilitate optimal patient outcomes within GBMC healthcare system.

Education Bachelor’s degree in nursing required with a commitment to obtain a Master’s degree in 5 years

Experience

At least four (4) years' experience in Nursing with two (2) years concurrent experience applying educational concepts, including program planning and evaluation.

Skills Knowledge of nursing and adult educational theories to assess, plan, implement and evaluate quality educational programs.

Analytic skills necessary to develop and evaluate educational programs and assess learning needs of staff.

Licensures, Certifications Must possess current, unencumbered Maryland State license as a Registered Nurse.

Certification as C.P.R. instructor by American Heart Association preferred.

Completion of "Healthcare Provider" CPR course, every (2) years

Obtain certification as a professional development specialist within 4 years of hire.

Physical Requirements Able to perform the physical requirements of the position, which may include activities related to patient care.

Working Conditions Works alternatively in classroom, office or patient care areas with little exposure to excessive noise, dust or temperature.

Patient & Workplace Safety Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties.

Patient Population Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities Staff Development/ Competency Assessment Develops  and conducts learning needs assessment to staff annually.

Validates identified needs with key stakeholders.

Documents evidence of professional practice gaps in a manner that facilitates the educational planning process.

Collects data systematically and purposefully from a variety of sources including, direct observation of nursing practice, nurses and the inter-professional healthcare team, professional organizations, regulatory agencies, consumers, healthcare experts, health-related trends, key stakeholders, and legislative venues.

Prioritizes data collection activities based on the immediate or anticipated needs of the situation including alignment with organizational strategic goals.

Uses technologies to facilitate comprehensive assessment of current and future individual and organizational needs.

Planning Develops outcomes that reflect competency, learning and change.

Develops content reflective of the expected outcomes of the current evidence.

Uses adult learning concepts and instructional design principles when planning an activity.

Respects diversity by implementing cultural, ethnic, generational, and other differences when developing learning.

Determines appropriate interventions and learnings, identifying educational practice gaps from individual performance/ system issues.

Implementation Implements a learning plan/ competency in a coordinated and timely manner.

Adjusts materials and teaching strategies appropriate to the situation and the learner’s developmental; level, learning needs, readiness, ability to learn, language preference and culture.

Facilitation Facilitates education of learners to meet their professional development needs.

Integrates learning resources into programs that address health and a healthy work environment.

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