Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Trauma

Job Summary

The Nursing Professional Development Specialist facilitates the development of clinical excellence in assigned areas through active participation in system, campus, and unit-based orientation, training, on-going staff development, and competency validation. They design, organize, implement, and evaluate learning programs to support the professional growth, skill development, initial and ongoing competence, and attainment of standards of care for direct care providers for assigned units.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the development of clinical excellence in assigned areas
• Participate in system, campus, and unit-based performance improvement teams
• Develop, implement, and evaluate learning programs for direct care providers
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance safety, patient and staff satisfaction, staff clinical competence, and standards of care

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required, master’s degree in nursing (MSN) preferred
• A minimum of five years full-time clinical nursing experience required, preferably in the setting in which they will work
• A minimum of two years of full-time nursing education experience in a formal education role required
• A minimum of one year of formal managerial experience required
• Current Florida RN licensure
• 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

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a commitment to life-long learning
• Memberships in national professional organizations such as Association of Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) or Certified Nursing Education (CNE) preferred
• Demonstrates the ability to use advanced computer/software skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher
• Demonstrates competency in using laptop projector systems for education programs and presentations

Benefits

Lee Health offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$35.04 - $47.30 / hour

Schedule

Days

Location: Gulf Coast Medical Center
Address: 13681 Doctor's Way, Fort Myers, FL 33912