Nursing Professional Development Specialist

Advocate Health • Oak Lawn, IL

2d • $44 - $66 • Hybrid

About The Position

This full-time position is responsible for applying ANPD principles and acting in various roles such as advisor, change agent, collaborator, communicator, consultant, facilitator, leader, and mentor. The specialist will use advanced nursing knowledge to deliver evidence-based nursing and education interventions, employing the educational design process to address identified knowledge, skills, or practice gaps. This role involves data collection to validate gaps, analysis of costs and return on investment for learning activities, and transforming processes through change management. The specialist will develop context-specific outcomes, create plans with strategies and resources, and incorporate learning and behavioral change theories into educational materials. They will promote knowledge generation and dissemination, role-model positive learning environments, assess learner characteristics, and create effective learning environments using technology. The role includes evaluating educational outcomes, implementing tailored teaching strategies, and advising on the design and development of educational materials and environments. System thinking, interprofessional collaboration, and supporting the transition of healthcare team members are key aspects of this position. Mentorship of NEPD generalists is also included.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
• Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), OR Nursing Professional Development (RN-BC) certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) needs to be obtained within 6 months.
• Master's Degree in Nursing, OR Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, and Master's Degree in Education or related field.
• Typically requires 3 years of experience in a clinical nursing role that includes experiences in adult teaching or training, and/or developing educational programs.
• Knowledgeable in principles of adult learning theory.
• Capable of creative planning, coordinating, and overseeing educational and orientation programs.
• Proficient at incorporating adult learning principles, online and in-person teaching methods to maximize learning and the application of that learning.
• Excellent written and oral communications including strong presentation/speaking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, planning and problem solving skills.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Applies ANPD principles and acts in roles of advisor, change agent, collaborator, communicator, consultant, facilitator, leader, mentor, and researcher.
• Applies advanced knowledge of nursing in the delivery of evidenced-based nursing and education interventions using the educational design process to bridge knowledge, skills, and/or practice gaps.
• Collects data and information to validate identified gaps in professional practice and determine specific knowledge, skill, or practice deficits or opportunities.
• Investigates issues, trends, and supporting data to determine the needs of individuals, organizations, and communities.
• Analyzes cost and anticipated return on investment for learning activities, programs, and projects.
• Transforms processes at multiple levels through inspiration, initiation, adoption, and sustainment of and adaptation to change using project management and improvement processes.
• Develops context-specific outcomes based on organizational stakeholders’ and learners’ values, goals, current evidence, and regulations.
• Establishes a plan that prescribes strategies, alternatives, and resources to achieve expected outcomes.
• Incorporates theories pertaining to learning and behavioral change while designing educational materials and programs.
• Promotes the generation and dissemination of new knowledge and use of evidence to guide clinical practice, improve patient care, and foster lifelong learning.
• Role models practices for creating and sustaining positive learning and practice environments.
• Assesses learner characteristics, including learning styles and learning needs for program development.
• Creates an effective learning environment and demonstrates proficiency in the use of technology.
• Evaluates the outcomes of staff education and functions in the roles of both teacher and facilitator.
• Implements a variety of teaching strategies tailored to the learner’s characteristics, learning needs, cultural perspectives, and outcome objectives.
• Plans programs that are culturally relevant and incorporate concepts of multicultural and multigenerational education.
• Advises in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of materials, learning environments (i.e., virtual), and teaching strategies appropriate to the situation and learner’s developmental level, learning needs, readiness, ability to learn, and culture.
• Exhibits system thinking throughout the planning process.
• Develops partnerships to enhance healthcare through interprofessional initiatives (i.e., quality improvement, organizational excellence initiatives) and coordinates integrated educational services.
• Supports the transition of nurses and other healthcare team members across learning and practice environments, roles, and professional stages.
• Mentors, guides, and supports NEPD generalists as applicable.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in career development
• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level