Nursing Professional Development Specialist

FMOLHS•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Nursing Professional Development Specialist plans and develops appropriate training using behavioral objectives, lesson plans, and testing methodology to ensure that organizational personnel receive the education necessary to perform their duties. The role provides introductory training for new employees, develops continuing education, and supports staff learning needs. It also maintains educational documentation and develops programs and competency criteria to support accreditation and quality of care.

Requirements

Four years of clinical experience.
For work in a specialty area such as ICU, ER, or Surgical Services, two years of experience in that specialty area is required.
Master's degree.
Good oral and written communication, interpersonal, critical thinking, organizational, time management, and public speaking skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office systems.
Current, unrestricted RN license from the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
BLS Certification.
For work in a specialty area such as ICU, ER, or Surgical Services, certification in that specialty area is required.

Responsibilities

Provide introductory education and training to new employees to prepare them to perform their jobs and promote a positive work environment.
Develop continuing education for staff to enhance the quality of care.
Plan and coordinate training activities using educational processes that incorporate adult learning principles.
Develop behavioral objectives, lesson plans, teaching tools, training schedules, testing methodology, and evaluation tools appropriate to personnel's expertise.
Develop self-study modules for orientation and yearly competencies.
Modify education programs as needed based on evaluation data.
Develop programs, processes, and documentation systems to maintain accreditation as a provider and sponsor of high-quality nursing continuing education activities.
Maintain educational records and statistics to support continued accreditation as a provider of continuing education.
Develop and evaluate competency-based performance criteria based on departmental and organizational goals.
Remain current with healthcare trends and participate in job-related seminars, workshops, conferences, and professional organization affiliations.
Promote and maintain effective communication with all departments.
Assist staff in identifying learning needs and planning learning activities for technical skills, interpersonal relations skills, and critical thinking skills.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.