Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Professional Development Coordinator - Lourdes Hospital

Mercy Health • Paducah, KY

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About The Position

This role is responsible for implementation and evaluation of the education plans and programs developed from the annual educational needs assessment and guidance from the market/group and system nurse executive teams. Focuses on establishing collaborative relationships with operational leaders and staff on educational and professional nursing practice initiatives to meet educational needs and achieve expected outcomes related to key performance indicators, and system/nursing strategic plans. Supports the Nursing Excellence journey to achieve and maintain ANCC Magnet and Pathways to Excellence designation within assigned entities.

Requirements

• Required Minimum Education: 4 year/ Bachelors Degree Nursing Required, BSMH Graduate Degree (Masters) Preferred, BSMH For Roper St Francis Healthcare, MSN required
• Specialty/Major: Nursing or Education
• Licensure/Certification Required: Registered Nurse from an accredited program)
• For BSMH: 3 years clinical experience in related specialty with additional 2 years of demonstrated achievement of progressive responsibilities in leadership roles and/or professional development project work
• For Roper St Francis Healthcare: 5 years clinical experience required
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and clinical information systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of the role of the Nursing Professional Development Practice Model, and education concepts and processes necessary for assessment, development, planning, implementation and evaluation of adult learning

Nice To Haves

• Licensure/Certification Preferred: Professional development
• Knowledge of ANCC Magnet or Pathways to Excellence Program requirements

Responsibilities

• Implement system nursing education and professional development programs.
• Support evidence based practice and nursing research efforts.
• Implement orientation and onboarding, RN Residency, preceptor program, etc.
• Apply the nursing process, principles of adult learning, teaching/learning theories and age appropriate teaching strategies to the implementation of educational programs.
• Provide staff education and preceptor support and development including coaching/mentoring for assigned departments.
• Integrate learning technology to ensure effective learning experiences, competency assessment and validation and reflect practice changes, regulatory agency or hospital competency validation requirements.
• Role model behaviors that embody the mission/vision/values of the organization.
• Instruct others to perform duties within the framework of the nursing professional and specialty standards, policies and procedures set forth by the organization, state Boards of Nursing, regulatory and accreditation agencies
• Effectively utilize available data to monitor and report performance on programs, initiatives, and targeted improvement efforts to ensure educational programs meet organizational needs such as improvements in nurse sensitive clinical outcomes, HCAHPS, financial, nurse turnover, etc.
• Implement clinical education and professional development programs, advocate for clinical learning content and resources necessary for clinicians to maintain evidence based contemporary practice competencies

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees