Nurse in Prof Dev Spec (MSN) "Night Shift"

Sarasota Memorial Health Care SystemSarasota, FL

About The Position

The Nurse in Professional Development (NPD) Specialist (MSN) demonstrates mastery of the specific knowledge and skills required for a specialty area of nursing. This position is accountable for the development and application of standards and evidence-based practice to enhance the quality of care to the patient and family. A self-directed advanced practitioner, the primary function of this position is that of an expert practitioner with essential education, consultant, researcher and managerial components. The NPD Specialist works collaboratively with the leadership team in conducting needs assessments/gap analyses to identify interventions to address gaps in performance. The Nurse in Professional Development Specialist will develop, plan, and implement education that facilitates the professional growth, skill development, initial/ongoing competence, and attainment of standards of care to enhance patient safety for direct care providers. They evaluate outcomes of interventions, with a focus on quality, safety, and staff development.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated competence in nursing specialty as evidenced by a minimum of three (3) years of experience as an RN in practice specialty.
  • Current RN or Advanced Practice FL licensure.
  • Basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.
  • BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR
  • FL RN: FL Registered Nurse License

Nice To Haves

  • Expertise in adult education and other fields as appropriate.
  • NPD certification.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, plan, and implement education that facilitates professional growth, skill development, initial/ongoing competence, and attainment of standards of care to enhance patient safety for direct care providers.
  • Conduct needs assessments/gap analyses to identify interventions to address gaps in performance.
  • Evaluate outcomes of interventions, with a focus on quality, safety, and staff development.
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