Nursing Professional Develop Specialist - Nursing Education Staff
About the role
The Registered Nurse Educator II supports the quality of care provided to patients by Department of Nursing staff through optimal orientation programs, ongoing evaluation of competence, and support of lifelong learning. The RN Nurse Educator II promotes relevant professional development opportunities and mentorship for members of the department of nursing at all levels to assist with the achievement of personal and professional goals.
Responsibilities
- Supports the quality of care provided to patients by Department of Nursing staff through optimal orientation programs, ongoing evaluation of competence, and support of lifelong learning.
- Promotes relevant professional development opportunities and mentorship for members of the department of nursing at all levels to assist with the achievement of personal and professional goals.
- Identifies outcomes of educational interventions based on input from learners and stakeholders, evidence, regulations and organizational goals.
- This position is in support of the education of Maternal Child Float nurses.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Nursing or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Master’s degree in related field
- Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
- AHA BLS prior to end of orientation period
- At least five (5) years' experience as registered nurse
Preferred Qualification(s)
- Previous teaching experience
- AHA Instructor Certification
- Clinical Certification
- Certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC preferred)
Benefits
State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you. This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position.
Pay
Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract.
Schedule
All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.