Nursing Professional Development Specialist

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A Nursing Professional Development Specialist influences professional role competence and professional growth of learners in a variety of settings. This position supports lifelong learners in an interprofessional environment that facilitates continuous development and learning for the healthcare team. It provides expert consultation, direction, leadership, and accountability for education program development, implementation, and evaluation at the organizational systems level. This includes professional development and empowerment of staff, as well as management of resources to promote desired outcomes with attention to quality, efficiency, and cost.

Requirements

Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state
Current RN licensure in Virginia
AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent
Minimum of five (5) years of clinical nursing experience
Minimum three (3) years of current staff education and professional development experience
Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field. If Master’s Degree is not in nursing, then it is required to have a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing.

Nice To Haves

Clinical leadership role experience
Progressive experience in staff education and professional development (orientation, preceptorship, in-service education, etc.)
Academic health care experience
Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
Certification in Nursing Professional Development or clinical specialty
AHA Basic Life Support Instructor certification or equivalent

Responsibilities

Has full authority and accountability for direction and leadership of program planning guideline development, setting of practice standards within the confines of organizations/divisions/units mission, goals and objectives.
Manages human, fiscal and other resources to ensure quality programs/processes/services with measurable positive outcomes.