RN NPD, Jewish Hospital, Cath Lab

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UofL Health is a regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, and over 12,000 team members. Its mission is to deliver patient-centered care to every patient, every day. The RN - Nursing Professional Development (NPD) 1 works with leadership and the Professional Development Department to improve patient-care quality, nursing practice, and patient and departmental outcomes. The role facilitates clinical education, professional development, competency initiatives, and direct clinical support. Serving as a clinical expert, learning facilitator, consultant, change agent, leader, and interprofessional collaborator, the NPD 1 responds to educational needs in a specified department and develops and delivers programs for individuals and groups in clinical, classroom, and virtual settings. The role supports staff competency and the safe, effective delivery of patient care, incorporates evidence and skill standards, and participates in quality-improvement and evidence-based-practice processes. The position is based at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, and is listed as a first-shift role. The NPD 1 supports UofL Health’s values, standards, mission, accrediting bodies, and the nursing profession, and serves as a professional role model.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited program.
At least 2 years of Registered Nurse experience in the area of clinical specialty.
Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Kentucky.
Professional nursing certification recognized by ANCC in the clinical specialty, or ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire.
AHA BLS Provider certification and other resuscitation certifications (ACLS, PALS, and/or NRP) as required for the clinical specialty.
Knowledge and experience coordinating and planning care for complex patients, including a high level of knowledge and application of pharmacology and pathophysiology.
Strong learning-design and implementation abilities, with the ability to collaborate toward department and facility results.
Demonstrated project-management, program-evaluation, and competency-assessment abilities.
Knowledge of evidence-based practice and educational modalities, including evaluating learning and related patient and organizational outcomes.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Critical-thinking ability for complex patient situations, process improvements, and evidence-based practice, and ability to help others develop clinical reasoning skills.
Proficiency with computerized documentation, Microsoft Office applications, data extraction and analysis, and learning technologies.
Commitment to service, organizational values, professionalism, confidentiality, safety, teamwork, and effective customer service.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in education, teaching, or professional development.
Professional nursing certification in professional development or education.
AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, and/or NRP Instructor credentials.

Responsibilities

Serve as a clinical role model and resource for nursing staff, supporting excellent patient care, clinical decision-making, and priority setting.
Collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary colleagues to address complex patient-care issues and develop, implement, and evaluate patient-care standards and professional practices.
Advocate for patients and families, recognizing cultural diversity and individual needs; promote patient-centered care and integrate current evidence-based knowledge.
Facilitate education, competency development, and professional development for nursing staff and students in accordance with departmental objectives and accreditation standards.
Coordinate orientation for newly hired employees in the specified department.
Plan and maintain competency-based education materials using current standards, regulations, and evidence-based resources; collaborate on patient-education materials as appropriate.
Assess clinical staff learning needs with stakeholders and design, implement, and evaluate educational programs and competency strategies using adult-learning principles and evidence-based education.
Support clinical reasoning development and use learning technologies such as simulation, learning management systems, virtual classrooms, and multimedia.
Communicate and present effectively in visual, oral, and written formats; facilitate initial and renewal BLS, ACLS, PALS, and/or NRP courses as appropriate to the area.
Challenge practices that are not aligned with current best practices.
Maintain professional affiliations and nursing certification; mentor bedside staff and support their professional development and certification through classes, programs, and study groups.
Collaborate with and support clinical student rotations in the area of responsibility; promote lifelong learning.
Align educational activities with organizational goals, model professional practice, integrate ethical principles, support change initiatives, demonstrate flexibility, and use resources cost-effectively.
Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, conduct standards, confidentiality requirements, and safety standards; perform other duties as assigned.
Work collaboratively with team members and provide effective customer service to physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff, and the broader health care community.
Demonstrate UofL Health’s values through compassionate, dignified, high-quality care, teamwork, continuous improvement, responsiveness to feedback, and wise use of resources.