Nursing Professional Development Coordinator - Nurse Educators - St. Mary's Hospital

Summary

This role is responsible for implementation and evaluation of the education plans and programs developed from the annual educational needs assessment and guidance from the market/group and system nurse executive teams. Focuses on establishing collaborative relationships with operational leaders and staff on educational and professional nursing practice initiatives to meet educational needs and achieve expected outcomes related to key performance indicators, and system/nursing strategic plans. Supports the Nursing Excellence journey to achieve and maintain ANCC Magnet and Pathways to Excellence designation within assigned entities.

Responsibilities

• Serve under the direction of the market practice and education leader to implement system nursing education and professional development programs, as well as support evidence based practice and nursing research efforts to ensure consistent and effective execution across assigned departments and facilities, including but not limited to: orientation and onboarding, RN Residency, preceptor program, etc.
• Use critical thinking, and apply the nursing process, principles of adult learning, teaching/learning theories and age appropriate teaching strategies to the implementation of educational programs.
• Responsible for staff education and preceptor support and development including coaching/mentoring for assigned departments.
• Understand principles for learning design and integrate learning technology to ensure effective learning experiences, competency assessment and validation and reflect practice changes, regulatory agency or hospital competency validation requirements.
• Role model behaviors that embody the mission/vision/values of the organization.
• Instruct others to perform duties within the framework of the nursing professional and specialty standards, policies and procedures set forth by the organization, state Boards of Nursing, regulatory and accreditation agencies.
• Effectively utilize available data to monitor and report performance on programs, initiatives, and targeted improvement efforts to ensure educational programs meet organizational needs such as improvements in nurse sensitive clinical outcomes, HCAHPS, financial, nurse turnover, etc.
• Demonstrate competency in clinical care delivery, clinical processes, evidence based practice, research and evaluation, business operations, current and emerging regulatory requirements, federal mandates, and national standards related to nursing practice across care delivery settings.
• Partner with leadership and clinical stakeholders in assigned departments to implement clinical education and professional development programs, advocate for clinical learning content and resources necessary for clinicians to maintain evidence based contemporary practice competencies.

Qualifications

• Education: 4-year Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required; Graduate Degree (Masters) in Nursing or Education preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Registered Nurse (from an accredited program) required; Professional development certification preferred.
• Experience: 3 years clinical experience in related specialty with additional 2 years of demonstrated achievement of progressive responsibilities in leadership roles and/or professional development project work.
• Skills & Abilities Required: Basic Life Support (BLS), strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work independently, knowledge of Microsoft Office and clinical information systems; demonstrated knowledge of the role of the Nursing Professional Development Practice Model, and education concepts and processes necessary for assessment, development, planning, implementation and evaluation of adult learning.
• Skills & Abilities Preferred: Knowledge of ANCC Magnet or Pathways to Excellence Program requirements.

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• Long-distance or air travel as needed – not to exceed 10% travel.
• General office environment.
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.
• Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Pay

Range: $38.63 – $61.82

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support