Nursing Professional Development Specialist (Full Time), St. Vincent

Highmark Health • Erie, PA

16d

About The Position

St. Vincent Hospital is a Magnet®-designated hospital for excellence in nursing, serving the people in the Lake Erie region since 1875 with a quality of care and service second to none! Allegheny Health Network
At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.
GENERAL OVERVIEW: Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the educational activities for the assigned area(s) and participating in meeting the educational needs for assigned area(s).

Requirements

• Minimum Master’s Degree in Nursing or Education -OR- relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of Master’s Degree in Nursing or Education
• Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
• 2 years of relevant clinical experience and 2 years of education/training experience
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Nice To Haves

• CPR instructor certification
• Certification in area of specialty

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, implements and evaluates educational programs and utilizes methods, measurements and tools to evaluate achievement of learning goals. (30%)
• Works in collaboration with leadership and staff to facilitate and implement quality and performance improvement initiatives. (30%)
• Serves as an educational consultant for leadership and staff in areas of program development, clinical practice, regulatory compliance, professional development, and other assigned committee work. (25%)
• Participates in the coordination and continuity of orientation programs. (10%)
• Conducts and analyzes formal and informal learning needs with leadership and staff. Develops and implements annual competency and education plan(s). (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required, including direct patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees