Carle Health Peoria , IL 61601
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Job Details
Nursing Professional Dev Spec
Department: Nurse Prof Development
Usual Schedule: M-F 8-4
Regions: Carle Foundation
On Call Requirements: No
Job Category: Nursing
Work Location: Methodist Medical Center
Employment Type: Full
Nursing Specialty:
Job Post ID: 43469
Secondary Job Category:
Experience Requirements: None
Weekend Requirements: No
Education Requirements: Bachelors Degree
Shift: Day
Location: Peoria, IL
Holiday Requirements: No
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is the direct NPD support for 8C Neuro and 7H Oncology
Responsible for adherence to the clinical standards of practice to ensure quality patient care. Designs and coordinates programs that enhance nursing personal and professional growth and development.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree in in Nursing (BSN)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser. Multicultural sensitivity.Critical thinking skills using independent judgement in making decisions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Needs Assessment and Education: The Professional Development Specialist collects data and information to identify clinical professional practice gaps. Then designs education to improve practice and enhance the professional development of nursing personnel.
Create a formal or informal needs assessment for content resource area(s).* Prioritize education based on needs assessments.
Develop innovative education including but not limited to live, blended, or online content.
Present live content effectively and efficiently.
Plans for awarding continuing education contact hours, if desired, in accordance with accrediting agency requirements.
Evaluate the impact of educational offerings on nursing knowledge, skills and/ or clinical practice.
Promote staff professional engagement through clinical advancement programs and certification.
On-Boarding and Competency Management: The Nursing Professional Development Specialist will demonstrate the ability to design, implement, and evaluate on-boarding for diverse learners.
Assist in delivery of structured orientation of nursing staff.
Engage learner during orientation to create an individualized on-boarding plan that meets their preferred learning style(s) and needs.
Assess and evaluate initial and on-going competency level of nursing personnel.
Monitor new hires progress throughout orientation.
Validate competencies necessary for safe patient care that promote exemplary professional practice and meet regulatory requirements.
Remediate nursing personnel based on evaluation of individual clinical competence.
Data Analysis and EBP/Research: The Nursing Professional Development specialist will evaluate quality and safety data, and assist in process improvement, that improves patient care and nursing practice.
Participate in interdisciplinary teams and councils.
Assist nursing leadership inappropriate management of education, process, and performance issues.
Participate in evidence based practice activities that generate new knowledge or integrate best available practice.
Collect and review available data that captures empirical outcomes.
Assist in developing solutions for quality, workflow, or safety concerns.
Revise current policies and clinical practice guidelines as assigned.
Clinical Leadership and Program/Project Management: The Nursing Professional Development specialist provides transformational leadership and structural empowerment in the clinical setting. Engage in self-reflection on own personal and professional development to enhance daily practice.
Conduct intentional educator rounds.
Participates in delivering patient care when needed.
Provide on-the-spot staff education based on observation.
Serve as a resource for content area(s) that directly impact clinical outcomes.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary personnel to improve skill levels, standards of care and quality outcomes based on individual patient/family needs.
Respond to and facilitate RRT or emergent situations.
Complete chart reviews for case studies/RCA/ACA/debriefings as assigned.
Act as a change agent within all settings
Manage human, financial and material resources based on identified needs and goals and in alignment with organizational and nursing strategic plan.
Ability to problem solve and implement resolution(s) in a timely manner.
Facilitate new program development and/or technology updates.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.
Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.
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