Nurse Professional Development Specialist Oncology - F/T Days

Hackensack Meridian Health•,

About The Position

The Nurse Professional Development Specialist (NPD) is a Registered Nurse and educator with an advanced nursing degree. The position applies nursing science, technology, research and evidence-based practice, change management, communication, leadership, and education to support professional development. The specialist uses adult learning principles, nursing career development, program development and management, and continuing education to create relevant teaching strategies. The role focuses on oncology and is a full-time day position.

Requirements

Graduate degree (Master's or greater) in Nursing or a related field; if the graduate degree is in a related field, a baccalaureate degree in Nursing is required.
Graduate of an NLN/AACN-accredited nursing program.
At least 3 years of current nursing experience in an acute care hospital.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, which may include Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Knowledge of the Magnet Recognition Program.
Acquire and maintain competencies, certifications, and continuing education needed to meet facility accreditation or individual licensing requirements for assigned areas; may include ACLS, NRP, and PALS.
NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Nice To Haves

Previous professional development experience or a teaching or education background.
Experience with curriculum development, evaluative methods, and professional development contact-hour applications.
Nursing Professional Development Advanced Board Certification.
Professional certification in a practice-related specialty area, such as staff development.

Responsibilities

Create teaching and learning strategies that promote the application of knowledge, skills, and attitudes to practice, and build infrastructure that facilitates lifelong learning.
Analyze competency assessment data to identify practice gaps and develop educational programs that support patient-oriented outcomes.
Develop, review, and revise nursing procedures, competency performance checklists, and educational materials, directly and through consultation.
Plan orientation and competency requirements based on future staff needs, incorporate nurses with diverse abilities into workforce planning, prepare staff to transition across clinical settings, and address gaps between academia and service.
Apply change theory to support organizational innovation and change management; facilitate staff through change and sustainability; and manage projects from needs assessment and gap analysis through planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Encourage lifelong learning, help staff identify learning needs and achieve professional goals, and coach nurses through professional growth and role transitions.
Align activities with organizational goals; contribute to legislative, regulatory, and accrediting bodies; calculate return on investment for educational programs and projects; and measure contributions to patient safety, satisfaction, and quality outcomes.
Participate in decision-making councils and Magnet work.
Use research and evidence-based practice to guide clinical and professional development practice changes; facilitate, participate in, conduct, or evaluate research; and disseminate findings and new knowledge.
Implement performance improvement activities in assigned focus areas, analyze and display quantitative and qualitative data, and develop interventions to address gaps in knowledge, attitudes, and practice.
Participate in unit-specific initiatives to improve patient care and nursing outcomes, and chair or participate in hospital-wide committees as assigned.
Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.