Behavioral Health Safety Nurse Clinical Specialist and Pathway Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Apply ANPD principles in roles such as advisor, change agent, collaborator, communicator, consultant, facilitator, leader, mentor, and researcher to deliver evidence-based nursing and education interventions using the educational design process.
• Collect data to validate identified gaps in professional practice and determine specific knowledge, skill, or practice deficits or opportunities.
• Investigate issues, trends, and supporting data to assess the needs of individuals, organizations, and communities, prioritizing macrosystem needs.
• Analyze cost and anticipated return on investment for learning activities, programs, and projects.
• Transform processes at multiple levels through inspiration, initiation, adoption, and sustainment of change using project management and improvement processes.
• Develop context-specific outcomes based on organizational stakeholders’ and learners’ values, goals, current evidence, and regulations.
• Establish plans that prescribe strategies, alternatives, and resources to achieve expected outcomes.
• Incorporate theories of learning and behavioral change into the design of educational materials and programs.
• Promote the generation and dissemination of new knowledge and use of evidence to guide clinical practice, improve patient care, and foster lifelong learning.
• Role model practices for creating and sustaining positive learning and practice environments.
• Assess learner characteristics, including learning styles and needs, for program development.
• Create effective learning environments and demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology.
• Evaluate the outcomes of staff education, functioning in the roles of both teacher and facilitator.
• Implement a variety of teaching strategies tailored to learner characteristics, cultural perspectives, and outcome objectives.
• Plan programs that are culturally relevant and incorporate concepts of multicultural and multigenerational education.
• Advise on the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of materials, learning environments (e.g., virtual), and teaching strategies appropriate to the situation and learner’s developmental level, needs, and culture.
• Exhibit system thinking throughout the planning process.
• Develop partnerships to enhance healthcare through interprofessional initiatives (e.g., quality improvement, organizational excellence) and coordinate integrated educational services.
• Support the transition of nurses and other healthcare team members across learning and practice environments, roles, and professional stages.
• Mentor, guide, and support NEPD generalists as applicable.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
• Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or Nursing Professional Development (RN-BC) certification issued by ANCC, to be obtained within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing, or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and Master's Degree in Education or related field.
• Typically requires 3 years of experience in a clinical nursing role that includes experience in adult teaching or training and/or developing educational programs.

Skills

• Knowledgeable in principles of adult learning theory and capable of creative planning, coordinating, and overseeing educational and orientation programs.
• Proficient at incorporating adult learning principles, online and in-person teaching methods to maximize learning and its application.
• Excellent written and oral communication, including strong presentation and speaking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Generally exposed to a normal office environment. Must have functional speech, hearing, and senses to allow effective communication. Position requires travel and may be exposed to road and weather hazards. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.