RN - Registered Nurse - Program Specialist - Heart Failure

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. This role is responsible for analyzing and synthesizing data to maximize its utilization in clinical decision-making, business, and strategic initiatives. The position coordinates educational activities associated with orientation and ongoing training. The Registered Nurse - Program Specialist will establish close working relationships with clinical and non-clinical partners, promote optimal patient care through clinical activities and data analysis, and possess a working knowledge of regulations regarding data collection, submission, and documentation. They will gather and analyze feedback from various stakeholders, disseminate results, and help analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches to obtain decisions on resolution. The role requires a strong clinical background, the ability to educate others effectively, and strong verbal and written communication skills. The individual will plan and schedule their daily workload independently, adapt to a changing environment, and possess strong public relations, time management, and positive personal relations skills. Effective communication across all levels and functions of the organization is essential, as is the ability to build, manage, and maintain working relationships internally and externally. Conflict resolution and effective problem-solving are key. The role is expected to be performed independently while recognizing accountability to the department and organization. Proficiency in computer software and high personal and professional commitments are required. Other related duties as assigned for the needs of the program. Certain program objectives and focus may be designed around grants. Grant administration responsibilities may include assisting the project team in grant post-award activities, maintaining grant and contract files, reviewing contracts, developing progress reports, and reviewing closed grants for completeness. Demonstrated effective grant management with project management, prioritization, planning, organization, and presentation skills is expected. Depending on the area of focus, specific program responsibilities and duties will be included in department-specific documents as appropriate.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
Minimum of three years’ clinical experience related to specialty, e.g. trauma, oncology, research, critical care.
Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications related to specialty.
Possesses a strong clinical background.
Able to effectively educate others.
Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
Able to adapt in a changing environment.
Possesses strong public relations skills, time management skills, and positive personal relations.
Ability to resolve conflicts and effectively problem solve.
Proficient in computer software and demonstrate high personal and professional commitments.
Demonstrate effective grant management with project management, prioritization, planning, organization, and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Graduate from an accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).

Responsibilities

Analyze and synthesize data to maximize utilization in clinical decision-making, business, and strategic initiatives.
Coordinate educational activities associated with orientation and ongoing training.
Establish close working relationships with clinical and non-clinical partners.
Promote optimal patient care through clinical activities and data analysis.
Gather and analyze feedback from various stakeholders and disseminate the results.
Analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.
Plan and schedule daily workload independently.
Communicate effectively across all levels and functions of the organization.
Build, manage, and maintain working relationships internal and external to the organization.
Resolve conflicts and effectively problem-solve.
Assist project team in grant post award activities.
Maintain grant and contract files.
Review contracts.
Develop progress reports.
Review closed grants for completeness.