Nursing Professional Development Coordinator - Emergency Services

Company: Bon Secours
Location: Newport News
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!Job DescriptionThis role is responsible for implementation of the education plans and programs developed from the annual educational needs assessment and guidance from the nurse executives aligned with the system and nursing strategic plans and key performance indicators. Focuses on establishing collaborative relationships with operational leaders and staff on educational and professional nursing practice initiatives to meet educational needs and achieve expected outcomes. Supports the Nursing Excellence journey to achieve and maintain Magnet and Pathways to Excellence designation within assigned entitiesEssential Job FunctionsThis role will serve under the direction of the facility practice and education leader to implement system nursing education and professional development programs, as well as support evidence based practice and nursing research efforts to ensure consistent and effective execution across assigned departments and facilities. This includes but not limited to: orientation and onboarding, RN Residency, preceptor program, etc.Uses critical thinking, and applies the nursing process, principles of adult learning, teaching/learning theories and age appropriate teaching strategies to the implementation of educational programs.Responsible for staff education and preceptor support and development including coaching/mentoring for assigned departments.Understands principles for learning design and integrates learning technology to ensure effective learning experiences, competency assessment and validation and reflect practice changes, regulatory agency or hospital competency validation requirements.Role models behaviors that embody the mission/vision/values of Bon Secours Mercy HealthInstructs others to perform duties within the framework of the nursing professional and specialty standards, policies and procedures set forth by BSMH, state Boards of Nursing, regulatory and accreditation agenciesEffectively utilizes available data to monitor and report performance on programs, initiatives, and targeted improvement efforts to ensure educational programs meet organizational needs such as improvements in nurse sensitive clinical outcomes, HCAHPS, financial, nurse turnover, etc.This role requires competency in clinical care delivery, clinical processes, evidence based practice, research and evaluation, business operations, current and emerging regulatory requirements, federal mandates, and national standards related to nursing practice across care delivery settingsPartners with leadership and clinical stakeholders in assigned departments to implement clinical education and professional development programs, advocate for clinical learning content and resources necessary for clinicians to maintain evidence based contemporary practice competenciesEducation Qualifications -Required Minimum Education:4 year/ Bachelors DegreeSpecialty/Major:NursingPreferred Education:Graduate Degree (Masters)Specialty/Major:Nursing or EducationLicensure/Certification Required:Registered Nurse (from an accredited program)Licensure/Certification Preferred: Professional development within 2 yearsMinimum Years and Type of Experience:3-5 years related experienceOther Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:Basic Life Support (BLS), strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work independently, knowledge of Microsoft Office and clinical information systems; Demonstrated expertise in the role of the Nursing Professional Development Specialist Practice Model, and education concepts and processes necessary for assessment, development, planning, implementation and evaluation of learningOther Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:Knowledge of Magnet or Pathways to Excellence Program requirementsBon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.We'll also reward your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• An employer-matched 403(b) for those who qualify
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much moreScheduled Weekly Hours:40Work Shift:DaysDepartment:SS Nursing - EducationAll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.

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