NURSING PROF DEV SPECIALIST - Med/Surg
About The Position
The Nursing Professional Development Specialist functions as an educator, consultant, researcher, and administrator, supporting the development and expansion of staff competencies so staff can provide safe, effective, and financially productive care within a patient- and family-centered model of care delivery. The specialist serves as a positive role model and skilled communicator and facilitator, and works as a non-territorial team player. The role requires strong teaching and learning skills and the ability to engage diverse, multidisciplinary groups in learning, improving, and innovating care delivery. The specialist applies knowledge of adult learning techniques, evidence-based practice and practice-based evidence skills, American Nurses Association Standards of Practice for Staff Development, The Joint Commission standards, National Patient Safety Goals, Department of Health standards, and patient- and family-centered principles, policies, and procedures. The role fosters confidence, trust, collaboration, and collegial relationships that support high staff achievement and goal attainment.
Requirements
- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
- Master’s degree in Nursing.
- Five years of nursing practice experience, including at least three years in an acute hospital setting.
- BLS (CPR) certification.
- Strong teaching and learning skills.
- Knowledge of adult learning techniques, evidence-based practice and practice-based evidence skills, relevant professional and regulatory standards, and patient- and family-centered principles, policies, and procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in staff development.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and expansion of staff competencies.
- Educate, consult, conduct research, and provide administrative support.
- Facilitate multidisciplinary groups in learning, improving, and innovating care delivery.
- Foster confidence, trust, collaboration, and collegial relationships to support staff achievement and goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
