Professional Development Specialist - Emergency Services
About The Position
The Professional Development Specialist is a clinician with a high degree of knowledge, skill, and competence in patient education and current nursing practices. Provides educational services to the department of nursing, and other ancillary services as appropriate. Acts as a liaison to educational institutions and coordinates student rotation schedules with the hospital directors. Researches and provides educational materials for staff and the community. He / She takes an active role in supporting staff development and retention, and is responsible for not only collaboration on development and retention initiatives, but also develops innovative approaches to improve the program’s effectiveness. The educator acts as a resources, role model, researcher, and consultant of inpatient care, and a mentor. The educator maintains standards, supports performance improvement of the facility, and staff development.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in nursing
- Five (5) years of experience in patient care nursing
- Demonstrated ability to work in a collegial and collaborative relationship with other health care team members in the promotion and provision of comprehensive patient care
- Mastery of principles and practice of nursing required
- Excellent written, oral and presentation communication skills using the English language required
- Independent judgment, organizational ability and initiative are required
- PC skills for word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software required
- Ability to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, and nights
- FL RN licensure
- BLS Certification. BLS, ACLS, and PALS Instructor status from American Red Cross or American Heart Association required or obtained within three (3) months.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
