Eisenhower Medical Center Rancho Mirage , CA 92270
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Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.
Job Objective: A brief overview of the position.
The Nursing Professional Development Practitioner (NPDP) role provides on unit and department specific education to nursing and allied health staff through informal and formal education programs. The NPDP assists Clinical Directors and Clinical Managers in ensuring staff onboarding, initial & ongoing competency management, skills assessment & development, and career-long opportunities for professional growth. They also assist in accreditation and regulatory educational requirements and documentation
Reports to
Director of Professional Development (Ambulatory or Inpatient)
Supervises
N/A
Ages of Patients
Neonate/ Infant
Pediatric
Adolescent
Adult
Geriatric
Blood Borne Pathogens
High Potential
Qualifications
Education
Required: BSN
Preferred: MSN
Licensure/Certification
Required: California RN License; American Heart Association BLS; Must meet requirements for assigned specialty clinical areas
Preferred: Certification in Nursing Professional Development; Certification in clinical specialty
Experience
Required: Two (2) years of nursing experience in an acute hospital or ambulatory care clinical setting
Preferred: Clinical education and professional development experience; experience as a clinical leader/ charge nurse or preceptor
Essential Responsibilities
Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
Utilizes nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and outcomes identification).
Fulfills the Nursing Professional Development Practitioner role functions and essential responsibilities as defined and outlined in the Nursing Professional Development Scope & Standards of Practice, including but not limited to:
Coordinates orientation program for new hires and transfers within the nursing division
Develops/coordinates education plans associated with competency validation
Develops/coordinates education to address populations served on assigned units
Develops/coordinates education to facilitate the development of the clinical staff and nurses
Assesses, plans, implements and maintains materials for educational programs and makes changes as needed to keep material accurate, relevant and current for target audience
Evaluates effectiveness of educational programs
Incorporates the principles of adult learning in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of educational programs
Teaches effectively and uses dynamic and unique approaches to engage target audience.
Coordinates and provides courses and classes that promote staff development and competence.
Utilizes feedback from physicians, directors, nursing staff and other disciplines to develop education plans for areas assigned.
Ensures educational programs are in alignment with the mission, values and goals of EMC
Acts as educational and professional development consultant:
Participates in the development of education for regulatory requirements and the management of critical events
Responds to needs across organization to promote quality patient care and safety
Collaborates with medical staff and other disciplines on programs to facilitate excellence in patient care utilizing the Relationship-Based Care Model
Consults with staff to promote professional development with career pathway or as requested by staff/leadership
Supports Nursing Research and evidence-based practice
Supports the integration of research into nursing practice
Incorporates, interprets and communicates research findings into program plans
Responds to changes in nursing practice and develops programs to support them
Take responsibility for ensuring that the standard work is adopted and cascaded throughout all areas within clinical areas as appropriate.
Ensuring the development, implementation, and enforcement of all policies and procedures, including patient rights in clinical setting.
Actively participates in and/or effectively leads various committees and workgroups as needed and assigned to improve nursing practice, organizational performance and optimal patient and population outcomes.
Builds relationships with educational institutions and clinical practices to coordinate and mentor clinical leaders to develop quality student placement activities for RNs, LVN and CMA/MA, and Technicians.
Participates in on site regulatory surveys and development of Corrective Action Plans as needed.
Integrates ethical principles as defined by the ANA Code of Ethics in all aspects of practice.
Assists with recruitment and retention of nursing staff. Facilitates programs based on organizational needs in relation to recruitment.
Provides information, interpretation and guidance to nurses regarding Informatics
Serves as a resource and liaison for the documentation, implementation, design and continuous maintenance of clinical information systems
Serves as content expert for electronic applications for areas served
Assists and supports system implementations and the roll out of new applications and system enhancements
Provides guidance in the use of clinical information systems
Reviews clinical information system related to areas served for content updates for nursing practice and regulatory requirements
Teaches informatics classes for orientation and implementation of new applications
Serves as super-user for electronic applications appropriate to assigned areas
Assists with monitoring and education within the clinical specialty to ensure quality care and quality outcomes are met in a cost-effective manner
Performs other duties as assigned.
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