RN-Nursing Professional Development Practitioner

Sign On Bonus Eligible

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Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Hours:

40

Schedule:

Full Time
Shift

Hours:

8
Department: EDOSC Surgery

Provides on unit and department specific education to nursing and allied health staff through informal and formal education programs. Assists Clinical Directors and Clinical Managers in ensuring staff onboarding, initial & ongoing competency management, skills assessment & development, and career-long opportunities for professional growth. Assists in accreditation and regulatory educational requirements and documentation.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master’s in Nursing

• California Registered Nurse (RN) License
• American Heart Association BLS

• ACLS from AHA; NRP certification from AHA and AAP
• Advanced Fetal Monitoring or Fetal Monitoring (RNC 6530)
• STABLE course completion
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from AHA within 90 days of hire (various unit type)
• Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from AHA
• Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN)

• Certification in Nursing Professional Development
• Certification in clinical specialty

• Three (3) years of nursing experience in an acute hospital or ambulatory care clinical setting
• Preferred:
  Clinical education and professional development experience; experience as a clinical leader/charge nurse or preceptor

Clinical Director

• Ability to collaborate and establish/maintain positive interpersonal relationships with all levels of the organization
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, and discretion
• Ability to teach effectively using dynamic and unique approaches
• Analytical skill to assess situations accurately and take effective action
• Knowledge and ability to create excellence in service
• Knowledge in nursing management and care of adult, geriatric, and pediatric patient populations
• Knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices, concepts, and procedures as applied to the patient population served
• Self‑motivated and assists with education of staff to facilitate change and improve processes
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations
• Utilizes nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and outcomes identification)
• Fulfills the Nursing Professional Development Practitioner role functions and essential responsibilities as defined in the Nursing Professional Development Scope & Standards of Practice
• Coordinates orientation program for new hires and transfers within the nursing division
• Develops/coordinates education plans associated with competency validation
• Develops/coordinates education to address populations served on assigned units
• Develops/coordinates education to facilitate the development of the clinical staff and nurses
• Assesses, plans, implements, and maintains materials for educational programs and makes changes as needed to keep material accurate, relevant, and current for target audience
• Evaluates effectiveness of educational programs
• Incorporates the principles of adult learning in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of educational programs
• Teaches effectively and uses dynamic and unique approaches to engage target audience
• Coordinates and provides courses and classes that promote staff development and competence
• Utilizes feedback from physicians, directors, nursing staff and other disciplines to develop education plans for areas assigned
• Ensures educational programs are in alignment with the mission, values, and goals of EMC
• Participates in the development of education for regulatory requirements and the management of critical events
• Responds to needs across organization to promote quality patient care…