Professional Develop Associate

Parkview Health • Fort Wayne, IN

148d

About The Position

This position will support non-nursing and hospital outpatient departments. Serves as a resource for planning, coordinating and facilitating continuing professional development (PD) and clinical education throughout Parkview Health. Contributes to the overall functioning of the nursing professional development department. Uses tools, theories, skills and knowledge of PD to improve the practice of coworkers.

Requirements

• Must have an Associate degree, Bachelor's preferred, from an accredited program in nursing, surgical technology, surgical first assistant, paramedic, psychology, social work, human services, human resources, organizational development, education, information systems, or other health profession.
• For surgical technology, must be a graduate of a Surgical Technologist program or provide evidence of employment as a Surgical Technologist prior to July 1, 2009.
• For surgical first assistant, must be a graduate from a surgical assisting program accredited through ARC/STSA.
• Valid Indiana Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse license required for nursing.
• Current certified surgical technologist certification required for surgical technology; certification must be renewed every four years and complete required 15 CEU credits annually.
• Certification for surgical first assistant obtained through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required.
• Must maintain current CPR certification.
• Minimum of two years experience in direct patient care, education, and/or training and development.

Responsibilities

• Support non-nursing and hospital outpatient departments.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate continuing professional development and clinical education.
• Contribute to the overall functioning of the nursing professional development department.
• Utilize tools, theories, skills, and knowledge of professional development to enhance coworker practices.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees