Professional Development Specialist-Professional Development

Description

The Professional Development Specialist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Professional Development Specialist designs, implements and evaluates clinical/non-clinical orientation programs and continuous learning opportunities for all classifications of caregivers in assigned unit/division in partnership with unit leadership team. This role utilizes a data driven approach to conduct house wide and unit-specific required training to close performance gaps. The Professional Development Specialist maintains visibility for just in time learning facilitation in clinical areas and adheres to ANA Scope and Standards of practice for Nursing Professional Development.

• Collects pertinent information related to potential education needs of staff utilizing a variety of appropriate assessment techniques.
• Analyzes assessment data to determine the target audience and learner needs.
• Identifies the purpose, objectives and expected outcome for each learning activity.
• Collaborates with content experts and unit leadership to develop activities to facilitate learners’ achievement of educational objectives.
• Implements evidence-based educational activities that are varied, interactive, and designed to meet the needs of the adult learner.
• Conducts a comprehensive criterion-based evaluation of each educational activity including impact of learning on patient care practice.
• Provides educational consultation at the unit and organizational level through participation in committees, councils and administrative teams. This includes but is not limited to systematic evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of clinical practice, use of theoretical frameworks, strategies and methodologies to promote behavior change, promotion of positive learning and practice environments, facilitation skills, assessment of knowledge versus performance gaps.
• Demonstrates optimal use of learning management system and other tools/resources used to document professional development activities including but not limited to contact hour programs, competency assessment, and orientation activities
• Actively participates in the orientation of new unit staff in collaboration with orientee, clinical practice specialist, preceptors, and manager to assess progress and develop goals/plans.
• Maintains daily visibility and communicates efficiently and effectively using critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Continuously seeks feedback from unit/department partners to assure customer needs are being met.
• Partners with unit/service line Clinical Practice Specialists for competency assessment processes
• Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
• Contributes to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement.
• Participates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, improve and grow services of the professional development arm of the department of nursing.
• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers. Addresses questions and concerns promptly, or identifies appropriate person and resources to do so.
• Uses effective service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns when they occur.
• Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments.
• Communicates effectively with others, respects diverse opinions and styles, and acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others.
• Manages orientation program at each site.
• Participates in ongoing evaluation of the orientation program.

• Provides support to the nurse residency programs
• Assists in the creation and development plans for nurse residents
• Create simulation experiences for nurse residents
• Facilitate nurse residency curriculum
• Assists in development preceptors and mentors for nurse residents
• Serve as a mentor and support to all nurse residents
• Support the accreditation process for nurse residency programs regionally
• Supports…