Nursing Professional Development Specialist (Simulation Team)

Legacy Health•Portland, OR

3d•$58 - $86

About The Position

The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist advances professional role competency and growth of learners across the healthcare system, ensuring alignment with strategic organizational initiatives. Activities may include education, competency, orientation and evidence-based practice initiatives focused on optimal patient care and population health. Using a systems-thinking approach, the NPD Specialist conducts learning needs assessments, analyzes trends and data to support practice change initiatives; and partners across disciplines to improve patient outcomes. Specific responsibilities and activities are determined by nursing leadership.

Requirements

An academic degree in nursing is required (BSN or MSN/MN).
Four years relevant clinical experience at a proficient level of practice required.
Current applicable state RN license required.
AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers, required.
Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles.
Effective teaching, communication and meeting facilitation skills.
Partner effectively with interprofessional teams to influence practice change.
Ability to work effectively in teams, and independently.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in nursing or healthcare-related field (e.g. Healthcare Management, Public Health) (preferred).
Previous precepting, teaching, education design, simulation or project management experience is preferred.
Nursing Professional Development Board Certification (preferred).
Practice/Education specialty certification, as applicable (preferred).

Responsibilities

Designs, coordinates, manages and evaluates onboarding and orientation programs to support the successful integration of nursing staff.
Develops, implements and oversees competency programs to ensure clinical proficiency and regulatory compliance.
Leads the design, delivery and evaluation of nursing education initiatives that promote evidence-based practice and continuous learning.
Identifies and applies strategies to support ongoing professional growth, role integration and skill acquisition. This may include preceptor development, leadership training and transition to practice programs.
Acts as a liaison to interprofessional teams, coordinating and supporting system-wide education initiatives. This may include active participation in academic partnerships and community-based advisory councils focused on the professional development of nursing students and continuing education programs.
Initiates, promotes and integrates quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives, including dissemination of findings to advance nursing excellence and optimize patient outcomes.