Registered Nurse (RN) - Nursing Professional Development Coordinator - ICU - Lorain Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Lorain, OH

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About The Position

The Nursing Professional Development Coordinator is responsible for implementing and evaluating educational plans and programs developed from annual educational needs assessments and guidance from market, group, and system nurse executive teams. The role builds collaborative relationships with operational leaders and staff to address educational and professional nursing practice needs, achieve key performance outcomes, and support system and nursing strategic plans. It supports the Nursing Excellence journey toward achieving and maintaining ANCC Magnet and Pathway to Excellence designations within assigned entities. Under the direction of the market practice and education leader, the coordinator implements system nursing education and professional development programs and supports evidence-based practice and nursing research across assigned departments and facilities. Programs may include orientation and onboarding, RN Residency, and preceptor programs. The role applies nursing practice, adult-learning principles, teaching and learning theories, and age-appropriate teaching strategies; supports staff education and preceptor development through coaching and mentoring; and uses learning design and technology to provide effective learning experiences and competency assessment and validation. The coordinator models the organization’s mission, vision, and values and instructs others in accordance with nursing professional and specialty standards, organizational policies and procedures, and requirements of state Boards of Nursing, regulatory bodies, and accreditation agencies. The role uses available data to monitor and report program performance and improvement efforts, including outcomes related to nurse-sensitive clinical measures, HCAHPS, finances, and nurse turnover. It requires competency in clinical care delivery and processes, evidence-based practice, research and evaluation, business operations, and current and emerging regulatory requirements and national nursing standards. The coordinator partners with leaders and clinical stakeholders to implement education and professional development programs and advocate for learning content and resources that help clinicians maintain contemporary, evidence-based practice competencies. The position is based in a general office environment and may involve periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads. Travel, including long-distance or air travel, may be required up to 10% of the time, as well as car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather. The role may involve exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials and requires use of universal precautions and personal protective equipment and compliance with infection-control policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Registered Nurse licensure; the posting specifies graduation from an accredited program.
For BSMH: 3 years of clinical experience in a related specialty, plus 2 years of demonstrated achievement of progressive responsibilities in leadership roles and/or professional development project work.
For Roper St. Francis Healthcare: 5 years of clinical experience.
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 Nursing Professional Development Practice Model and education concepts and processes for assessing, developing, planning, implementing, and evaluating adult learning.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree (Master’s), with Nursing or Education as the specialty/major.
Professional development licensure or certification.
Knowledge of ANCC Magnet or Pathway to Excellence Program requirements.

Responsibilities

Implement and evaluate education plans and programs based on annual educational needs assessments and organizational guidance.
Build collaborative relationships with operational leaders and staff to address educational and professional nursing practice needs and achieve expected outcomes.
Support Nursing Excellence efforts to achieve and maintain ANCC Magnet and Pathway to Excellence designations within assigned entities.
Implement system nursing education and professional development programs under the direction of the market practice and education leader.
Support evidence-based practice and nursing research efforts across assigned departments and facilities.
Implement programs including orientation and onboarding, RN Residency, and preceptor programs.
Apply critical thinking, the nursing process, adult-learning principles, teaching and learning theories, and age-appropriate teaching strategies to educational programs.
Provide staff education and support, coach and mentor staff, and develop preceptors in assigned departments.
Use learning design and technology to create effective learning experiences and conduct competency assessment and validation that reflect practice changes and regulatory or hospital requirements.
Model the organization’s mission, vision, and values, and instruct others in accordance with applicable nursing standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Use data to monitor and report performance of programs, initiatives, and improvement efforts, including nurse-sensitive clinical outcomes, HCAHPS, financial measures, and nurse turnover.
Partner with leaders and clinical stakeholders to implement clinical education and professional development programs and advocate for appropriate learning content and resources.

Benefits

Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
HSA/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. Benefits may vary by market and employment status.