Professional Development Specialist I

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates expertise in areas of oncology clinical practice, by participating in patient care to identify opportunities for improvement, assess staff performance, and facilitate implementation of new practices.
• Supports nurses in the management of symptom distress related to cancer and/or its treatment based on advanced knowledge of the etiology of cancer, the rationale for treatment, patient and family responses and needs, and associated nursing interventions.
• Provides expertise in the assessment of patient and family learning needs, provision of educational strategies, and evaluation of the effects of teaching strategies for general and specified oncology patient populations.
• Makes recommendations for interventions and plan of care.
• Collaborates and consults with nurses and others to influence nursing practices and improve care outcomes within a specific unit or service and/or across Nursing and Patient Care Services (NPCS).

Evidence-based Practice

• Maintains expertise in the ADNP practice model, competency models, and simulation standards of practice.
• Edutes staff on policies and procedures, supporting practice changes based on evidence-based guidelines.

Leadership

• Contributes to the creation of an environment that stimulates continuous self-learning, positive group processes, reflective practice, and the empowerment of others.
• Models constructive and mutually respectful relationships with colleagues.
• Fosters an environment that is sensitive to the needs of diverse populations, including but not limited to culture, ethnicity, gender, and age.
• Functions as a change agent to implement, evaluate, and promote nursing care and systems that are safe, cost-effective and evidence based.
• PARTNERS WITH LEADERS IN CLINICAL AREAS TO ESTABLISH GOALS AND THEN DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT, AND EVALUATE STRATEGIES CONSISTENT WITH INSTITUTIONAL AND DEPARTMENTAL GOALS.
• Participates in activities that promote professional growth and development.

Mentoring

• Works collaboratively with other departments and disciplines on projects, initiatives, and programs to meet the goals of DFCI and promotes excellence in care delivery and outcomes.
• Is a clinical resource and consultant to all DFCI nursing community regarding clinical policies, standards, and guidelines of care.

Quality / Safety / Regulatory Compliance

• Assesses quality of care and patient outcomes.
• Disseminates work related to research, EBP, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory agencies and conduct audits as needed.
• Provides support for curriculum development related to safety events.
• Reviews Institutional Quality Initiatives/Measures and helps support the unit in improvement initiatives and best practice modeling.