Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Regional Site

CentraCare•Saint Cloud, MN

About The Position

Administers, coordinates, and teaches education, simulation, onboarding orientation, and transition-to-practice programs at assigned CentraCare Health entities. Creates an environment that engages staff in ongoing learning and increases clinical competence, professional practice, and critical-thinking skills through best practices. Provides patient- and family-centered care, including age-appropriate care. Supports and implements patient safety and other safety practices as appropriate. Maintains professional competencies through educational programs, professional organizations, professional journals, or other appropriate activities. The position is full-time, 80 hours every two weeks, based in St. Cloud, with a Monday–Friday day shift from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Starting pay is $92,934.20 per year, with the exact wage determined by years of related experience. The stated salary range is $92,934.20–$144,414.40 per year, based on 1.0 FTE; reduced FTE results in a prorated offer rate.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in nursing.
Three years of relevant clinical experience in the delegated practice setting.
Two years of experience in professional development, precepting, or instructing nurses.
Proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant platforms.
Registered Nurse (RN) with current Minnesota state licensure.
Good judgment and critical-thinking skills when handling a variety of procedural and technical tasks; ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Leadership skills, including problem solving, clear communication, providing support, self-direction and accountability, prioritization and organization, and initiative.
Experience working with a variety of medical equipment.

Nice To Haves

Professional membership preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer, coordinate, and teach education, simulation, onboarding orientation, and transition-to-practice programs at assigned CentraCare Health entities.
Create an environment that engages staff in ongoing learning and develops clinical competence, professional practice, and critical-thinking skills using best practices.
Provide patient- and family-centered care, including age-appropriate care.
Support and implement patient safety and other safety practices as appropriate.
Maintain professional competencies through educational programs, professional organizations, professional journals, or other appropriate activities.