Manager, System Nursing Professional Development, Pediatrics

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This job directs and integrates nursing professional development throughout the health system. Collaborates with facility-based nursing professional development, nursing operations, human resources and organizational management to implement educational goals. Maintains open communication with staff and the administrative team to promote improvement in performance. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field.
5 years of clinical nursing experience and 2 years of either education or healthcare operations experience.
Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Certification in specialty area.
Knowledge of management principles and practices including performance improvement.
Sound knowledge of nursing practice.
Good organizational and time management skills and ability to manage priorities and projects involving multiple constituencies.
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
Ability to be self-directed and demonstrate good judgment in handling difficult situations.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in nursing or a related field.

Responsibilities

Manages the day to day operations of the system nursing professional development (SNPD) department including employee engagement, budget management, competency assessment, evaluations, and human resource management.
Supports the relationship between human resources and nursing in order to support the professional development and growth of nursing personnel in the organization.
Develops and manages programs to support the professional development of nursing staff across the system, including but not limited to preceptor, mentor, and clinical ladder programs.
Works with community workforce development to advise and support clinical programs being developed to ensure the organization’s commitment to an educated, diverse workforce.
Provides nursing expertise in order to plan and execute programing for nursing students.
Oversees collection and maintains data to support the success of professional development programs across the system.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.