ICU Educator, Registered Nurse II

Day – 10 Hour (United States of America) – Stanford Health Care Tri‑Valley.

The Professional Development Practitioner (PDP) collaborates with department leaders in the provision of safe and quality patient care and professional practice. Functions within the Association of Nurse Professional role delineation as an expert, practitioner, educator, leader and scientist. The PDP will support hospital initiatives to align with regulatory requirements, improve employee safety, patient safety, emergency response, and efficiencies. The PDP supports the clinical competence of employees by leading program initiatives, developing and teaching education programs such as clinical onboarding, in‑service, and continuing education programs.

The PDP utilizes evidence‑based practice while focusing on the knowledge and skills required for an employee to perform competently in their assigned area. The PDP develops professional and performance development based on departmental (service line) needs, participates in setting standards based on evidence‑based medicine, best practices, and regulatory requirements, and analyzes quality measures—including process measures, patient and employee outcomes—for opportunities to improve and develop program curricula.

• Promotes quality patient care by serving as a resource to department leaders and hospital administration regarding evidence‑based practices.
• Provides education to employees based on individual and departmental identified needs.
• Maintains competency in professional development specialty.
• Incorporates evidence‑based practice, regulatory requirements, and specialty professional organization recommended practices when designing curriculum.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates cost‑effective educational programs and materials.
• Identifies specific needs for, and means to, enhance employee development.
• Implements education plans for specific employees based on assessed needs.
• Teaches in formal and informal settings using appropriate methodology and strategies.
• Mentors employees, students, and interns.
• Incorporates cultural humility, demonstrating respect and empathy within all roles and responsibilities of a professional development practitioner.
• Develops clinical competencies that align with job-specific performance criteria, evidence‑based practice, and regulatory requirements.
• Champions change within clinical practice.
• Integrates clinical research, regulatory requirements, and evidence‑based practice in education and training programs to provide a scientific foundation for professional practice.
• Collaborates with subject matter experts and department leadership on the development and revisions to policies and procedures.
• Builds and maintains relationships with staff, providers, colleagues, and the surrounding community.
• Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C‑I‑CARE Standards of the Hospital.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university required;
  Master’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical nursing; experience in planning educational programs and/or teaching of clinically relevant content; participation in professional organizations preferred.
• License/Certification: Certification in specialty preferred if practicing at the unit level; certification in Nurse Professional Development upon hire or obtained within 2 years; current American Heart Association BLS required with additional AHA certification required based on role.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Effectively interacts with staff from diverse backgrounds; manages time and prioritizes effectively; organized and self‑driven; active membership in professional nursing organizations (ANPD and specialty); demonstrated leadership abilities; works under stressful conditions; reads, writes, and understands English; communicates with all staff across the hospital; strong interpersonal skills, cultural humility, professionalism, and respect; understands safety, security, and regulatory standards;
  
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