Nurse Educator; RN) Electrophysiology & Cardiac Cath Lab

The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist functions within the roles of educator change agent consultant evidence-based practitioner and leader. The NPD Specialist is responsible for assessment planning development implementation and evaluation of learning and development programs that enhance associates' performance promote professional development or otherwise support the mission vision and SPIRIT Values of Med Star Health and the Department of Nursing.

Experience in Electrophysiology and Cardiac Cath Lab is required.

• LEARNING AND EDUCATION
  1.Demonstrates clinical expertise leadership communication skills and knowledge of education theory and principles necessary to develop learning programs and achieve optimal educational outcomes.
  2.Designs implements and evaluates designated learning and educational programs and consultative services. Assesses learning needs through formal and informal approaches to data collection to determine specific education needs of associates.
  3.Applies teaching techniques that promote critical thinking and evidence-based practice incorporating principles of adult learning theory
• LEARNING AND EDUCATION
  4.On-Boarding and Orientation of New Associates a.Plans and conducts orientation of new personnel to facilitate a new associate's transition to the practice environment and meeting competency assessment requirements in conformance with departmental objectives regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. b.Participates in On-Boarding and Orientation of new associate by conducting general nursing orientation programs and coordinating the unit-based orientation of associates new to the department of nursing and/or hospital.
  
  c.Supports transition to practice for newly licensed nurses using the Med Star New to Practice Nurse Residency Program model.
• LEARNING AND EDUCATION
  5.On-Going Learning:
  Existing and New Clinical Programs a.Identifies and assesses learning needs and knowledge or skill gaps that require remediation and collaborates with unit leaders to promote critical thinking and competent patient care delivery. b.Develops education plans coordinates appropriate resources evaluates and documents responses to teaching and follows up with associates transitioning to different clinical areas or roles. c.Coordinates and plans educational offerings for nursing associates with consideration of but not limited to mandatory regulatory requirements quality and safety performance improvement and clinical advancement.
• LEARNING AND EDUCATION
  6.Continuing Education and Provider of Contact Hours a.Provides continuing education activities to expand current knowledge and where appropriate acquire and maintain certification using provider unit and other resources. b.Conducts educational activities that inform teach and facilitate adoption of new procedures technologies equipment and patient care trends with continuing education credits where appropriate. c.Facilitate the offering of clinical nursing specialty certification review programs.
• COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT
  1.Provides expertise for competency development and competence assessment across the department of nursing.
  2.Plans and regularly conducts competency validation programs for nursing department associates. a.Applies principles of adult learning to assess staff learning and competency needs. b.Offers competency-building activities to enhance associates' educational and experiential learning.
  3.Coaches other nursing associates and provides feedback to enhance professional nursing practice.
  4.Differentiates between practice gaps and performance or system issues and addresses them accordingly.
• EVALUATION OF LEARNING PROGRAMS
  1.Develops evaluation plans and applies evidence-based evaluation systems to determine the effectiveness of educational activities and learning programs. Involves learners in the evaluation process.
  2.Provides documentation of participation and level of success during competency and educational programs.
  3.Disseminates the evaluation results of the learning activities and revises learning programs based on objective evaluation data.
  4.Reviews performance data on clinical quality and safety of care delivery and contributes to plans which address patient population-specific needs and enhance outcomes.
• CAREER COUNSELING MENTORING AND COACHING
  1.Assists adult learners in applying theoretical knowledge through utilization of tactics such as…