RN Program Specialist - Innovations - Office of Nursing Practice

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

4d•$32 - $48

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. This position will support 8AB Innovations Unit to trial and then subsequently spread innovation initiatives throughout the organization. This role will support a variety of technological, process, equipment, and nursing practice innovations throughout the organization. This position will: • Enhance existing tools, technologies, and product solutions to increase staff satisfaction and eliminate gaps in care • Prepare and present education for staff on the importance of Sanford Improvement methodologies and integrate the skills and tools into project work • Implement change management strategies throughout the organization to ensure success • Prepare white papers, report outs, poster presentations, etc. to document innovation work internally and externally • Facilitate project meetings and manage timelines • Schedule and assist with project rollouts throughout the organization • Support data collection, analysis, and dissemination to support evidence based innovation solutions Summary Responsible for analyzing and synthesizing of data to maximize utilization of data in clinical decision-making, business and strategic initiative. Coordinates educational activities associated with orientation and ongoing training. Job Description Establishes close working relationships with clinical and non-clinical partners. Promotes optimal patient care through clinical activities and data analysis. Will have working knowledge of regulations regarding data collection, submission and documentation. Will gather and analyze feedback from various stakeholders and disseminate the results. Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution. Possesses a strong clinical background. Able to effectively educate others. Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and written. Will plan and schedule daily work load independently. Able to adapt in a changing environment. Possesses strong public relations skills, time management skills, and positive personal relations. Communicates effectively across all levels and functions of the organization. Builds, manages, and maintains working relationships internal and external to the organization. Ability to resolve conflicts and effectively problem solve. Expected to work independently yet recognize accountability to the department and organization. Proficient in computer software and demonstrate high personal and professional commitments. Other related duties as assigned for the needs of the program. Certain program objective and focus may be designed around grants. Grant administration responsibilities may include: assist project team in grant post award activities, maintain grant and contract files, review contracts, develops progress reports, and reviews closed grant for completeness. Demonstrate effective grant management with project management, prioritization, planning, organization, and presentation skills. Depending on area of focus, specific program responsibilities and duties will be included in department specific documents as appropriate.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
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)
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.
Will plan and schedule daily work load independently.
Able to adapt in a changing environment.
Possesses strong public relations skills, time management skills, and positive personal relations.
Communicates effectively across all levels and functions of the organization.
Builds, manages, and maintains working relationships internal and external to the organization.
Ability to resolve conflicts and effectively problem solve.
Expected to work independently yet recognize accountability to the department and organization.
Proficient in computer software and demonstrate high personal and professional commitments.

Responsibilities

Enhance existing tools, technologies, and product solutions to increase staff satisfaction and eliminate gaps in care
Prepare and present education for staff on the importance of Sanford Improvement methodologies and integrate the skills and tools into project work
Implement change management strategies throughout the organization to ensure success
Prepare white papers, report outs, poster presentations, etc. to document innovation work internally and externally
Facilitate project meetings and manage timelines
Schedule and assist with project rollouts throughout the organization
Support data collection, analysis, and dissemination to support evidence based innovation solutions
Analyzing and synthesizing of data to maximize utilization of data in clinical decision-making, business and strategic initiative
Coordinates 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 work load independently
Demonstrate effective grant management with project management, prioritization, planning, organization, and presentation skills
Assist project team in grant post award activities
Maintain grant and contract files
Review contracts
Develops progress reports
Reviews closed grant for completeness