Nursing Prof Dev Specialist Emergency Department (Full Time, Days) Washington Twp, NJ
About The Position
The Nursing Professional Development Specialist is a master’s-prepared registered nurse with in-depth knowledge of nursing theory and education. The specialist plans, designs, coordinates, and evaluates educational programs to support departmental goals. A key responsibility is reviewing and coordinating nursing continuing education programs, maintaining records related to continuing education activities, and submitting required data and applications to the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association in a timely manner. The role also supports Magnet Program Recognition accreditation, particularly in areas involving nursing education, and participates in assigned committees while sharing information with peers and managers. The specialist maintains certifications required for the area of responsibility or expertise and interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff in a manner consistent with the hospital’s core values.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a healthcare-related field.
- Registered nurse prepared at the master’s level.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
Responsibilities
- Plan, design, coordinate, and evaluate educational programs to attain departmental goals.
- Review and coordinate nursing continuing education programs.
- Maintain records related to continuing education activities.
- Submit required data and applicable applications to the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association in a timely manner.
- Maintain records and submit contact-hour program materials, evaluations, attendee information, awarded contact hours, and other required information to maintain provider-unit status with the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association.
- Participate in activities to maintain Magnet Program Recognition accreditation, with attention to nursing education activities.
- Participate in assigned committees and share information with peers and managers.
- Maintain required certification related to the area of responsibility or expertise.
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the hospital’s core values.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
