RN Clinical Professional Development Practitioner Emergency Services-FT/Days

Responsibilities

• Functions in alignment within the roles of the Nursing Professional Develop Practitioner as defined by the Association for Nursing Professional Development – learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for inquiry, advocate for the NPD specialty and partner for practice transitions.
• Develops knowledge and competency in professional development practices.
• Responsible for Nursing Professional Development throughputs that support Organizational Mission and Vision.
• Creates education to close practice gaps, based on identified learning needs.
• Evaluates personal practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, and relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Uses the best available evidence to guide practice decisions.
• Facilitates professional role development for self and others, including maintaining familiarity with nursing professional development resources to support practice.
• Actively works to assist in transformation processes at the unit/area level, utilizing project management and improvement processes.
• Collaborates with representatives of other professions and specialty areas to design, manage, implement, coordinate, and evaluate education.
• Keep up to date on knowledge related to state regulations and requirements for nursing continuing education and professional development.
• Document and keep records of professional development as required.
• Navigate educational technology, such as learning management system and simulation equipment.
• Aid in services to multiple nursing and ancillary departments across the organization including the ability to work irregular hours or travel as needed to conduct educational activities.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: Demonstration of strong clinical skills A strong understanding of adult learning principles and practices Excellent coaching, precepting and mentoring skills A desire for lifelong learning The ability to identify learning needs and identify education opportunities for target audiences Expertise in measuring learning outcomes. Flexibility to adapt or change learning strategies based on outcomes Experience in helping nurses connect what they learn to their work Effective communication skills with nurses at all levels as well as nursing leadership Strategic problem solving skills A desire to work in teams
• Preferred Qualifications Specialty Certification Masters of Science in Nursing