Professional Development Specialist - 726
About The Position
The Professional Development Specialist serves as a nurse planner for the system and supports the development, planning, presentation and evaluation of educational activities within areas of expertise which fosters the development of competencies in the learner. Exudes excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of staff members with different levels of education. Coordinates VH American Heart Training Center Programs in accordance with the PAM. Serves as a resource and supports RQI initiatives and maintenance. Provides and supports shared governance and professional practice activities to achieve departmental and overall nursing organizational goals. Understands PI principles and oversees process improvement and risk management issues. Serves to enhance staff nurse retention by role modeling professional practice and providing quality education through the Professional Development department to include AHA Training Courses and courses related to the cardiac pathway. Provides and supports an engaging learning environment. Serves on the CPR Committee and collaborates with PI/Quality Dept. to provide high quality education to support the staff in maintaining clinical skills to save lives. Professional development is the lifelong process of active participation by nurses in learning activities that assist in developing and maintaining continuing competencies, enhancing professional practice and supporting achievement of career goals. Completes CE credits each year (Educators may use CEs from classes they teach. The CEs may not be used more than once. 12 CEs must be non-teaching). Serves as a role model in the roles of educator, facilitator, change agent, and leader to promote the professional growth of peers. Promotes the professional practice of nursing.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required
- Five years recent acute care setting/clinical experience preferred
- 2 years instructor/education facilitator experience preferred
- BLS Instructor required within 6 months of hire
- BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required.
- New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation
- Must be licensed or eligible to practice pending licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia with either a: Multi-state license, under the Nurse Licensure Compact OR Single-state license, valid in Virginia only.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in specialty preferred
Responsibilities
- Serves as a nurse planner for the system and supports the development, planning, presentation and evaluation of educational activities within areas of expertise which fosters the development of competencies in the learner.
- Coordinates VH American Heart Training Center Programs in accordance with the PAM.
- Serves as a resource and supports RQI initiatives and maintenance.
- Provides and supports shared governance and professional practice activities to achieve departmental and overall nursing organizational goals.
- Understands PI principles and oversees process improvement and risk management issues.
- Serves to enhance staff nurse retention by role modeling professional practice and providing quality education through the Professional Development department to include AHA Training Courses and courses related to the cardiac pathway.
- Provides and supports an engaging learning environment.
- Serves on the CPR Committee and collaborates with PI/Quality Dept. to provide high quality education to support the staff in maintaining clinical skills to save lives.
- Completes CE credits each year (Educators may use CEs from classes they teach. The CEs may not be used more than once. 12 CEs must be non-teaching).
- Serves as a role model in the roles of educator, facilitator, change agent, and leader to promote the professional growth of peers.
- Promotes the professional practice of nursing.
Benefits
- A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
- Dental and vision insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Retirement Savings Match
- A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
- Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
- Health savings account
- Flexible spending account for childcare
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Professional development
- Discounts to on-campus dining
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
