AA** Nursing Professional Development Educator

About the role

Serves as a resource for clinical inquiry process, including identification of potential projects, and/or subject matter expertise.

Demonstrates a “spirit of inquiry” to support professional curiosity including research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement initiatives using the organization’s preferred structure, i.e. PDSA (plan, do, study, act).

Works with others to identify problems and solutions and collaboratively create and assists in the implementation of the changes planned.

Creates a supportive environment for nursing research, scientific inquiry, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.

Disseminates evidence-based practice findings through educational programs, courses, and other activities.

Responsibilities

• Creates, plans, implements, and coordinates orientation for individuals new to the nursing unit/department using the ANPD standards of practice including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation with the NPD Practice model using inputs, throughputs, and outcomes to ensure a systematic approach to onboarding orientation.
• Engages learners in planned educational activities through use of effective facilitation skills.
• Develops, incorporates, and implements evidence-based plans in collaboration with content experts, representatives of target audiences, and other stakeholders to support interprofessional/team coordination of care across the continuum.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of educational activities.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of word processing, data management, email, and presentation applications.
• Effective professional communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the American Nurses Association (ANA)/Association of Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) scope and standards for Nursing Professional Development.
• Self-directed, creative, and demonstrates initiative to fulfill the seven roles of the NPD practitioner: learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for inquiry, advocate for the NPD specialty and partner for practice transitions.

Skills

• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards (e.g., CMS, OSHA) for professional specialty served.

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule

• Full time
• Shift Day

Pay

• $80,160.59 - $149,110.68