Professional Development Nurse (RN) - Neuro Critical Care and Neuro Special Care Units

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health•Lebanon, NH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Professional Development Nurse (RN) for the Neuro Critical Care and Neuro Special Care Units is responsible for developing and implementing unit-based orientation programs, including nurse residency, experienced nurse orientation, and licensed nursing assistant orientation. This role involves evaluating program outcomes and updating curriculum based on quality metrics, accreditation, and regulatory requirements. The position also focuses on developing and implementing competency programs for both new and experienced nursing staff. The Nursing Education Center (NEC) aims to support the nursing strategic plan through programs based on adult learning theories and best practices, covering onboarding, clinical orientation, competence assessment, preceptor development, and ongoing professional development. The department structure supports the development of critical thinking, clinical reasoning, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Collaboration with subject matter experts and ancillary departments is key in creating educational programs and annual competence plans for various practice settings. Evidence-based concepts and programs related to patient safety and quality improvement are integrated into nursing education. The role supports the transition to professional practice through a nurse residency program, experiential learning activities including simulation, and preceptor development. This position is part of a nationally recognized Academic Medical Center in New Hampshire, offering a rigorous, research-focused environment.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program required.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required OR Non-nursing bachelor’s degree AND Associate’s Degree in Nursing with commensurate experience and matriculation into a Master’s in Nursing program required.
3 years of clinical experience in identified specialty.
Licensed Registered Nurse with NH eligibility.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required.

Nice To Haves

Excellent informatics, verbal and written communications skills desired.
Nursing Professional Development-Board Certified preferred within 1 year.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and implements Central Onboarding Required Education (CORE) courses for all nursing staff new to DHMC and Clinics.
Coordinates and implements Nurse Residency Program, Experienced Nurse Orientation, and Licensed Nursing Assistant Orientation.
Delivers training and ensures new staff competency regarding organizational systems, including point of care testing, medication dispensing systems, and electronic health record.
Manages competencies for new employees.
Works with unit-based educators and leaders to ensure yearly competency program is carried out in a timely and coordinated fashion.
Conducts and participates in practice gap analysis and learning needs assessments.
Develops, implements, and evaluates education programs related to orientation, competency, and continuing nursing education.
Demonstrates innovation within designated programs.
Integrates technology into educational programming.
Participates in the development of new educational programs as identified through needs assessment, gap analyses, or regulatory requirements.
Implements and maintains role transition programs for new to practice staff and staff transitioning from one specialty or role to another in alignment with accreditation criteria.
Participates in the development of and implements initial and ongoing preceptor development programs.
Supports succession planning.
Conducts career coaching.
Supports clinical advancement models.
Collaborates with other departments to facilitate high quality, cost effective patient care.
Participates in the development of and implements interprofessional education in collaboration with interprofessional colleagues.
Participates in interprofessional committees.
Supports and is a champion for excellence initiatives and shared governance.
Participates in research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement initiatives.
Collects and analyzes data related to educational programs.