Professional Development Practitioner (RN) Women's Triage - FT/First - Winnie Palmer Hospital

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

55d•Onsite

About The Position

The Professional Development Practitioner (RN) functions as a learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for inquiry, advocate, and partner for practice transitions. Coordinates the planning, development, design, implementation, and evaluation of outcomes of staff education. Enhances professional practice, supports career growth, and promotes lifelong learning. Verifies team members are clinically competent to function independently in their roles. Supports the mission, vision, values, strategies, and goals of Orlando Health. Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies is one of the largest women’s hospitals in the nation, delivering over 14,000 babies annually and is a Magnet®-recognized hospital. It offers a collaborative work culture that fosters innovation and professional development, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement and career advancement opportunities. Orlando Health is committed to providing a supportive environment for employees through various benefits and well-being services.

Requirements

Graduate from an approved school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Florida required.
National specialty certification in area of practice must be obtained within two (2) years of hire, except in cases where there is no certification available.
Basic life support, advanced life support, pediatric advanced life support, neonatal resuscitation program certification as required by department or unit.
Three (3) years of related clinical experience required.
Women’s Health Experience is required.

Responsibilities

Conducts ongoing needs assessments and formulates educational plans based on the data collected.
Develops and coordinates the orientation process for assigned areas. Consistently meets with orientees, preceptors and members of the leadership team, and utilizes an Education Action Plan, as necessary.
Actively participates in quality and safety initiatives.
Implements educational programs to enhance the competence and skills of nursing staff, utilizing innovative teaching methodologies and technologies to engage learners effectively.
Develops evidence-based and culturally competent educational curricula in accordance with the Association of Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) standards, addressing the learning needs of team members across various levels of expertise and specialties.
Uses the ANPD Practice Model to create and evaluate department specific education.
Conducts ongoing assessment and verification of team member proficiency by observing practice at the point of care.
Collaborates with department leadership to review orientee progress and provide feedback on skills.
Evaluates competency verification methods; analyzes data and reports findings to key stakeholders.
Collaborates on initiatives that influence department specific and/or organizational outcomes with site education manager or education designee approval.
Collaborates with Clinical Learning to enhance clinical skills and professional development of team members.
Promotes and encourages team member participation in professional (i.e., AORN, AWHONN, etc.), departmental, and organizational initiatives.
Provides education to maintain ongoing knowledge and compliance of organizational, regulatory policies and procedures.
Utilizes evidence-based, quality clinical practice consistent with research, organizational and national practice standards.
Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing learning by seeking out and integrating new knowledge and skills from diverse fields.
Navigates and adapts to the dynamic nature of interdisciplinary projects, adjusting strategies and approaches as needed.
Collaborates with healthcare professionals and educators from various disciplines to promote interdisciplinary learning and enhance the integration of knowledge within the broader healthcare context.
Embraces change and uncertainty with a proactive and flexible mindset.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Collaborates with Clinical Learning to assist with corporate-led courses as requested.
Serves as a preceptor for the Learning Specialists.
Maintains visibility in the department, supporting day, night, and weekend shift team members.
Functions as a resource for the comprehensive health records (CHR) system.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of educational programs, assessments, and evaluations, ensuring compliance with ANPD documentation standards, as well as other regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Generate reports to demonstrate the impact of educational interventions on practice and support continuous improvement efforts Collaborates with student services to assist with student placement.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures