Nursing Professional Development – Nursing Professional Development Practitioner or Specialist
About The Position
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. The Nursing Professional Development Practitioner is responsible for the needs assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of a number of diverse educational programs and products provided to the Department of Nursing Practice and the URMC Clinical Enterprise. This position will primarily focus on the coordination, implementation and maintenance of an electronic competency management system. The Nursing Professional Development Practitioner (NPD) will work collaboratively with members of nursing practice across multiple service lines to enhance the competency based education program, providing oversight and guidance to clinical services and centrally on the documentation of clinical competency. This position will also provide consultation to affiliate hospitals in the region and other disciplines. The NPD will also participate in other duties as assigned related to competency management, professional development, and other Learning & Development program needs. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
Requirements
- Graduate degree in nursing/related educational field REQUIRED.
- Must be a Registered Nurse with a current license to practice in New York State.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of relevant experience in education, program planning/teaching recommended.
Responsibilities
- Completes defined scope and standards of practice.
- Engages in environmental scanning to identify practice gaps and collaborates with others in improving practice and healthcare outcomes.
- Functions as a learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for NPD specialty, and partner for practice transitions.
- Supports learning, change, professional role competence and growth, which ultimately lead to optimal patient care, population health, and protection of the public.
- Responsible for the needs assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of a number of diverse educational programs and products provided to the Department of Nursing Practice and the URMC Clinical Enterprise.
- Primarily focus on the coordination, implementation and maintenance of an electronic competency management system.
- Work collaboratively with members of nursing practice across multiple service lines to enhance the competency based education program, providing oversight and guidance to clinical services and centrally on the documentation of clinical competency.
- Provide consultation to affiliate hospitals in the region and other disciplines.
- Participate in other duties as assigned related to competency management, professional development, and other Learning & Development program needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
