Professional Development Specialist

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Center Valley, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in nursing, education, or relevant field.
• 2 years of relevant clinical experience
• 1 year of education/training experiences.
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access)
• Knowledge of adult learning principles
• Ability to learn new knowledge quickly.
• Ability to work with individuals from different disciplines and different levels of training.
• Flexibility and adaptability in dynamic environment.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of academic or staff development teaching experience.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Instructor - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year

Responsibilities

• Conducts centralized orientation programming for all levels of clinical personnel.
• Serves as an educational consultant for leadership and staff in areas of program development, clinical practice, regulatory compliance, professional development, and other assigned committee work.
• Assists in the development of newly licensed registered nurses' transition to practice by engaging in the Nurse Residency Program as a Tales from the Bedside facilitator, EBP Project facilitator, NRP faculty, and writer for accreditation.
• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates educational programs and utilizes methods, measurements, and tools to evaluate achievement of learning goals.
• Utilizes learner evaluation data, stakeholder feedback, and peer input to improve learning outcomes.
• Conducts and analyzes formal and informal learning needs with leadership and staff; develops and implements revisions as necessary.
• Maintains accurate educational records in accordance with hospital and departmental policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level