Professional Development Specialist ( Operating Room and Endoscopy

Professional Development Specialist (Perioperative RN Educator)

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Employment Type:

Full time
Shift: Day Shift

Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing Professional Development (2010), under general supervision of Clinical Service Director and in collaboration with the Clinical Service Leadership Team is accountable for advancing and maintaining clinical staff competence, enhancing professional nursing practice, and supporting achievement of career goals.

Advancing and maintaining clinical staff competence, enhancing professional nursing practice, cultivating an environment that promotes lifelong learning, implementing evidence‑based practice innovations, and continuously evaluating further learning needs or practice changes.

• Graduation from an accredited Nursing Program. BSN required.
• MSN, or related Master’s Degree preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Michigan.
• CPR or BCLS Certified.
• Certification in specialty completed or active plans to pursue preferred.
• One year of teaching experience with validated opportunities to apply principles of adult education.
• Ability to develop new and innovative education opportunities to meet the changing needs of the learner. Demonstrated excellence in assuming the various roles of a nursing professional development educator: educator, facilitator, change agent, consultant, researcher, and leader. Demonstrated extensive theoretical knowledge and practical expertise in clinical specialty.
• Two years of clinical nursing experience in identified or related specialty preferred.

• Collect and analyze data related to educational needs and other pertinent situations.
• Identify target audiences, set educational objectives, and desired outcomes for each learning activity.
• Establish plans describing strategies, alternatives, and resources to achieve expected outcomes.
• Ensure the planned educational activities are implemented.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of each educational activity, systematically assessing quality and effectiveness of nursing professional development activities.
• Coordinate educational initiatives and activities.
• Employ strategies and techniques to promote positive learning and practice environments.
• Provide consultation to influence plans, enhance the abilities of others, and effect change.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of outcomes.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.