Nursing Professional Development Specialist Corp

About the role

Provides support of excellence in evidenced based clinical practice, patient care, and education that support Lee Health strategic priorities, mission, vision, and values.

Responsibilities

• Consults with leadership, physicians, employees, volunteers, performance improvement teams, and other committees to provide evidence-based practice solutions and educational support.
• Standardizes processes, clinical practice, standards of care, competencies, policies, and procedures across the health system.
• Conducts comprehensive data-driven needs analysis, problem delineation, and identifies evidence-based solutions, interventions, and education to fill identified knowledge/practice needs.
• Evaluates the impact of educational interventions, focusing on improving clinical practice, patient outcomes, employee/patient engagement, and return on investment.
• Designs, authors, and develops interactive E-Learning modules within an E-Learning software platform with interface functionality in a learning management system (LMS).
• Supports the onboarding process, initial and ongoing competency obtainment, and ensures educational interventions and programs meet regulatory standards.
• Develops and implements continuing education for staff and supports systematic change management across the health system.
• Supports local university/collegiate academic leaders, faculty, and students who utilize Lee Health facilities for clinical rotations.
• Promotes research and evidence-based practice projects to improve student competence, patient safety, and clinical outcomes.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required, Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of five years full-time clinical nursing experience required, preferably in the setting in which they will work. Minimum of two years of full-time nursing education experience in a formal education role required. Minimum of one year of formal managerial experience required.
• Certification: Certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC) or Certified Nursing Education (CNE) preferred.
• BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support) required, current for at least the first 90 days of employment.
• Licenses: Current Florida RN license.
• Other: Demonstrates a commitment to life-long learning. Membership in national professional organizations such as Association of Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) or Certified Nursing Education (CNE) preferred. Demonstrates advanced computer/software skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher. Demonstrates competency in using laptop projector systems for education programs and presentations.