RN - Professional Development
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) will assist the Clinical Education team in meeting the educational responsibilities of the department including 1) orientation and onboarding; 2) competency management; 3) education; 4) role development; 5) collaborative partnerships; and 6) research/evidence-based practice/quality improvement. The Nursing Professional Development Specialist will collect data and information related to educational needs, analyzes issues, trends and supporting data to determine needs of the organization, identify desired outcomes, and establish a plan that prescribes strategies, alternatives, and resources to achieve expected outcomes. The Nursing Professional Development Specialist implements the identified plan by coordinating education initiatives and activities, employing strategies and techniques to promote positive learning and practice environments, and providing consultation to influence plans. Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes. Assists in planning or presenting in-service programs. Assist with the development, implementation, and annual updating of the Learning System. Oversee the training of new staff to the system, as well as developing reports for Managers/Directors of staff participation/completion of required tests in respective departments. Serves as a mentor and guide to unit, department, and system educators.
Requirements
- Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- National Nursing Certification within 2 years - VariesVaries
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)
- Bachelor's Degree: Nursing (Required)
Responsibilities
- Applies advanced knowledge of nursing in the delivery of evidenced based nursing and education interventions using the educational design process to bridge the knowledge, skills, and/or practice gaps identified.
- Develops context-specific programs based on organizational stakeholders’ and learners’ values, goals, current evidence, and regulations.
- Incorporates theories pertaining to learning and behavioral change while designing educational materials and programs.
- Promotes the generation and dissemination of new knowledge and use of evidence to guide clinical practice, improve patient care and foster life long learning.
- Role models practices for creating and sustaining positive learning environments.
- Performs needs assessments and identifies practice gaps
- Designs and delivers education sessions
- Evaluates learner response and outcomes to patient care
- Facilitates training on new products, policies, and practices
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
