Professional Development Practitioner

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

23d

About The Position

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Providing compassionate care to the children, teenagers and young adults of Central Florida for more than 30 years, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is located on the downtown Orlando campus and includes 156 licensed beds for specialized care for children as well as the Bert Martin’s Champions for Children Emergency Department & Trauma Center, offering trauma care for children as the pediatric site of the Orlando Health ORMC Level One Trauma Center. State-of-the-art pediatric services are provided by a comprehensive staff that includes pediatric subspecialty physicians and a nursing team that is “Magnet” recognized for nursing excellence and high-quality patient care. The hospital also has earned national recognition for 12 consecutive years as a “Best Children’s Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report and was included, together with Orlando Health ORMC, in the IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals® list for 2021. Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Learning Specialists is seeking Professional Development Practitioner Educator. The Professional Development Practitioner Educator 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. Professional Development Practitioner Educator, will support listed deopartments : Inpatient Peds Hematology Oncology Ped Hem Onc outpatient clinic Bone Marrow Transplant Unit.

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.

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 stvtate, and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Undertakes additional responsibilities as directed by educational leadership