Nursing Development Specialist (H)

Saint Francis Health System

34d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Development Specialist is a registered nurse with expertise in education who influences professional role competence and growth in a variety of settings. This role facilitates the adult learning process and fosters an appropriate climate for learning. The specialist assesses the impact of education on organizational effectiveness, patient outcomes, and job performance.

Requirements

• Has completed the basic professional curricula of a school of nursing as approved and verified by a state board of nursing, and holds or is entitled to hold a diploma or degree therefrom.
• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing required.
• Valid multi-state or State of Oklahoma Registered Nurse License.
• Minimum of 2 - 3 years experience in healthcare.
• Minimum of 2 -3 years experience in education/professional development.
• Previous teaching experience with adult populations.
• Working knowledge MS Office applications.
• Demonstrates proficiency in use of technology.
• Strongly self-directed with demonstrated communications skills.
• Accepts personal responsibility for own professional development.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Nursing, Education, Management, or related Healthcare field strongly preferred.
• Certification in specialty practice/education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with management, administration, and staff to assess, integrate, and evaluate educational needs and resources which support SFH mission and goals.
• Functions as an educational resource providing consultation and instruction.
• Develops, implements, and leads evidence-based, quality education programs and activities which promote individual development, competency among personnel, and delivery of high quality patient care.
• Supports lifelong learning of healthcare personnel in an environment that facilitates continuous learning.
• Teaches classes utilizing principles of adult learning and critical thinking.
• Assists others with class preparation and implementation.
• Evaluate educational programs as a whole in terms of their impact on the learner, patient, and organization.
• Serves as a professional role model and mentor to staff by promoting an environment of scholarly inquiry and learning that supports the autonomy and accountability of the nursing role at SFH.
• Integrates information from internal and external sources that will assist with development and implementation of evidence-based practice.
• Assists with transitional programs, including nurse residency programs.
• Coordinates and assists with clinical rotations for nursing and other healthcare students.

Benefits

• limited benefit offerings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level