Coordinator, Nursing Professional Practice
About The Position
The Nursing Professional Practice Coordinator provides oversight for MWHC nursing practice, including professional practice structures and processes, engagement, and innovative solutions that support strategic initiatives. The Coordinator represents MWHC nursing and serves as a liaison to internal and external customers. The role promotes an environment that supports nursing engagement and empowerment in clinical practice and customer satisfaction while pursuing efficient and productive use of resources. The position requires a commitment to high-quality nursing excellence and collaboration with nursing leaders, Associates, physicians, and the public. Duties are carried out in collaboration with MWHC nursing leadership. The position reports to the director of nursing professional practice. The Coordinator advances professional nursing practice through governance, mentoring, engagement and recognition initiatives, education solutions, project leadership, data use, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The role also maintains a nursing data repository for professional presentations, publications, and Magnet writing.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school.
- Valid RN license from Virginia or a reciprocal compact state.
- Minimum six years of nursing experience.
- Minimum four years of clinical management experience.
- Proficiency in verbal and written communication and strong project management skills.
- Experience with electronic systems and programs, including Microsoft Office products and online learning tools.
- Excellent analytical and team-building skills.
- AHA BLS Provider CPR certification required at hire or transfer.
- Scheduling flexibility to meet educational goals; may include evenings, nights, or weekend hours.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, including communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
- Certification in Nursing Professional Development within three years.
Responsibilities
- Promote nursing excellence, recognition, and empowerment through management of nursing professional governance.
- Serve as a mentor, resource, and change strategist to advance professional nursing practice within the nursing professional governance model.
- Oversee, modify, and design MWHC nursing professional practice structures and processes, embedding Magnet components throughout the work.
- Operationalize nursing strategies, including Associate rounding, hourly rounding, and other initiatives that support improved engagement.
- Develop and lead nursing engagement and recognition activities, including the RN satisfaction survey and nursing recognition programs.
- Identify and implement innovative nursing education solutions to support MWHC strategic initiatives.
- Create and maintain project schedules to prioritize ongoing and new projects and ensure timely completion of nursing professional practice projects.
- Lead stakeholders in implementing and debriefing projects.
- Provide senior nursing leadership with updates on assigned projects or proposals, using data to demonstrate success and identify opportunities.
- Evaluate project and initiative outcomes to ensure they are achieved and maintained.
- Implement and maintain a nursing data repository for professional presentations, publications, and Magnet writing.
- Improve nurse-sensitive and patient outcomes through interprofessional and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
