Nursing Professional Development Coordinator – OR Educator - Multiple Locations

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Charleston, SC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for the implementation and evaluation of education plans and programs developed from the annual educational needs assessment and guidance from market/group and system nurse executive teams. It focuses on establishing collaborative relationships with operational leaders and staff on educational and professional nursing practice initiatives to meet educational needs and achieve expected outcomes related to key performance indicators, and system/nursing strategic plans. This role supports the Nursing Excellence journey to achieve and maintain ANCC Magnet and Pathways to Excellence designation within assigned entities.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (from an accredited program)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and clinical information systems
Demonstrated knowledge of the role of the Nursing Professional Development Practice Model, and education concepts and processes necessary for assessment, development, planning, implementation and evaluation of adult learning

Nice To Haves

Graduate Degree (Masters) in Nursing or Education
Professional development certification
Knowledge of ANCC Magnet or Pathways to Excellence Program requirements

Responsibilities

Implement system nursing education and professional development programs under the direction of the market practice and education leader.
Support evidence-based practice and nursing research efforts to ensure consistent and effective execution across assigned departments and facilities.
Manage orientation and onboarding, RN Residency, and preceptor programs.
Utilize critical thinking, the nursing process, principles of adult learning, teaching/learning theories, and age-appropriate teaching strategies for educational program implementation.
Provide staff education and preceptor support and development, including coaching and mentoring for assigned departments.
Integrate learning technology for effective learning experiences, competency assessment and validation, and to reflect practice changes, regulatory agency, or hospital competency validation requirements.
Role model behaviors that embody the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Instruct others on performing duties within the framework of nursing professional and specialty standards, policies, and procedures set forth by the organization, state Boards of Nursing, regulatory, and accreditation agencies.
Utilize available data to monitor and report performance on programs, initiatives, and targeted improvement efforts to ensure educational programs meet organizational needs such as improvements in nurse-sensitive clinical outcomes, HCAHPS, financial performance, and nurse turnover.
Partner with leadership and clinical stakeholders in assigned departments to implement clinical education and professional development programs, and advocate for clinical learning content and resources necessary for clinicians to maintain evidence-based contemporary practice competencies.