Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Perioperative

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is hiring a Nursing Professional Development Specialist
- Perioperative

Shift
:
Days

Weekly Scheduled Hours
: 40

• Minimum MLD
  - Master's Level Degree (required)

• 3 years clinical experience (required)
• Perioperative (preferred)

The Nursing Professional Development Specialist is a registered nurse with advanced expertise and clinical experience, responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs for nursing staff and healthcare teams. This role involves teaching advanced clinical skills, fostering professional development, and ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices. The Nursing Professional Development Specialist also designs training materials, provides mentorship, and conducts in-service education sessions to enhance nursing knowledge and performance.

This position requires advanced clinical knowledge, strong communication skills, and a deep commitment to enhancing nursing education and patient care.

The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist promotes professional development application of nursing clinical expertise in specified patient populations. Serves as an expert clinician, consistently serving as a clinical resource to staff. Recognized as a mentor; works to develop staff from beginner to expert status. Critically analyzes care delivered in identified service area against evidence-based practice standards and seeks ways to improve outcomes.

Accountable for defined aspects of staff development, continuing education and professional development of nursing staff. Leads, facilitates, and/or participates in interprofessional quality initiatives, implementing evidence-based nursing practices, shared decision making, and other educational plans and activities. A valid RN license in the state(s) of practice required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required for Intermediate and Critical Care Units.

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