Christ Hospital - OH, OH

posted about 1 month ago

Full-time - Mid Level
OH, OH
Hospitals

About the position

The Professional Development Specialist (PDS) is a self-directed, professional registered nurse with advanced knowledge and expertise specific to his/her clinical area. The PDS serves as an educator, change agent, researcher, servant leader role model and mentor. The PDS role is developed in relationship to responsibilities and specialty population of practice. The PDS will be centrally based/department based and may have additional responsibilities within the department as the need arises.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinates preceptor development activities.
  • Coordinates specialized educational events for staff and patients involving high risk/low volume procedures.
  • Sets standards for development of educational materials.
  • Coordinates student experiences for role transition.
  • Develops strong relationships with clinical instructors to ensure enhanced student experiences.
  • Serves as a mentor for RN's and other care providers.
  • Assists staff in professional advancement application process.
  • Evaluates the learning needs of the staff at least annually.
  • Prepares and/or coordinates staff education for new products, medications, equipment, services provided, performance improvement initiatives and/or regulatory requirements.
  • Demonstrates leadership skills such as the ability to motivate, educate, delegate, and mentor peers and other members of the healthcare team.
  • Assumes responsibility and accountability for personal professional growth and development.
  • Participates in councils, task forces, and committee meetings to improve competencies of the staff members.

Requirements

  • Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
  • BSN required/ MSN with education focus, or MEd preferred.
  • Minimum of five years of applicable clinical nursing experience or three years applicable clinical nursing experience and two years of formal educator experience preferred.
  • Excellent communication and teaching skills are required.
  • Current RN licensure in the state of employment.
  • Certification in area of specialty is required; certification in Nursing Professional Development required within two years.
  • BLS certification is required.
  • ACLS certification required for all critical care areas.
  • NRP certification is required for all perinatal areas.

Nice-to-haves

  • Membership in professional organizations is desirable.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Continuing education programs.
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