RN Professional Development Specialist

Emergency Center experience preferred

Scope of work

The NPD-Specialist develops tools, theories, skills and knowledge to advance the practice of the NPD specialty. Using expertise in education and professional development practices, the NPD Practitioner Specialist (NPD-S) functions autonomously and in collaboration with staff, leadership, faculty and researchers to develop, implement and evaluate professional development programs that influence professional role competence, continuous learning and growth. Promote synergistic practices and patient outcomes throughout the organization, and advances and leads NPD practice based on the Beaumont Health Nursing Professional Practice Model and in accordance with Association Nursing Professional Development Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing Development Practice.

Uses a systematic approach, analyzes issues, forecast trends and supporting data to determine the learning needs of individuals, service lines, and organizations. Using data gathered; validates, prioritizes and documents evidence of professional practice gaps and outcomes in a manner that facilitates the educational planning process.

Uses relevant evidence, theory, research, innovative processes and practical experience to design, implement and evaluate high quality, culturally sensitive, and frequently complex educational activities, programs, or projects for staff at all stages of their career development based on identified knowledge and practice gaps. Analyzes cost and anticipated return on investment for learning activities, programs or projects.

Engages stakeholders and resources in the planning and implementation of lifelong learning activities for individuals and/or groups of learners. Measures program outcomes in terms of learning change, impact and professional role competency and revises future outcomes based on trends, evidence, and changes in stakeholder expectations.

Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practices in collaboration with others to ensure that nursing and the organizations goals and mission are in alignment. Develops and applies appropriate measurement tools in quality improvement activities.

Participates in and assists others in professional role development, practice role transitions, and succession planning. Collaborates with Community Education programs to facilitate, coordinate and maintain effective allied health and nursing education programs. Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of professional development practice and role transitions. Applies the educational process by selecting education content, materials, and techniques that can appeal to a diverse target audience in a positive learning environment. Demonstrates and applies expertise in educational assessment; planning; curriculum development; educational design & delivery; documentation; measurement & performance improvement.

Serves as an influential leader in inter-professional learning, professional growth, and practice change throughout the organization.

How we will care for you, while you care for our patients

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here (https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/benefits-new) .

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Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Qualifications

Required Masters Degree in Nursing. (Will consider BSN applicants for Generalist title)

3 years of relevant experience Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience in an acute care setting. Required

5 years of relevant experience of education experience. Preferred

Registered Nurse (RN) – State of Michigan Upon Hire required

Board Cert Nursing Professional Development (BC-NPD) – ANCC American Nurses Credentialing Center 2 Yrs required

At least one Certification from preferred list – Upon Hire required

Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA American Heart Association preferred Or

Basic Life Support (BLS) – ARC American Red Cross preferred

Primary Location

SITE – Royal Oak Hospital – 3601 W 13 Mile Road – Royal Oak

Department Name

Nursing Education and Research – Royal Oak

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8 or 10 hours

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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