RN Program Specialist - Policies and Protocols - 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. Office of Nursing Practice supports nursing practice throughout the Fargo region. This includes supporting shared governance, recognition, evidenced based practice, policies, and a variety of project and equipment support. This position would specifically support policy, development and management for Nursing Practice in the Fargo Region. We are looking for someone with strong organization and communication skills as this role will be collaborating with leaders across the region. 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. 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. 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.
Working knowledge of regulations regarding data collection, submission and documentation.
Possesses a strong clinical background.
Able to effectively educate others.
Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
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.
Proficient in computer software and demonstrate high personal and professional commitments.

Responsibilities

Analyzing and synthesizing data to maximize utilization of data in clinical decision-making, business and strategic initiative.
Coordinates educational activities associated with orientation and ongoing training.
Establishes close working relationships with clinical and non-clinical partners.
Promotes optimal patient care through clinical activities and data analysis.
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.
Plan and schedule daily work load independently.
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.
Other related duties as assigned for the needs of the program.