Cardiac Care (416/436) - Unit-Based Nursing Professional Development Practitioner

University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); Presencial; USD 97.000 - 131.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Rochester is seeking a Nursing Professional Development specialist to advance education, training, and practice standards. The role focuses on cardiovascular services, staff development, and quality improvement across units 416 and 436, with emphasis on patient outcomes and professional growth.

A Master's degree is required; certification in a relevant field is preferred. The position offers a full-time schedule and a competitive salary within the posted range.

Formación

• Strong nursing leadership and education abilities.
• Experience in nursing professional development (NPD) preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsabilidades

• Completes defined scope and standards of practice within NPD.
• Develops and implements education programs and onboarding/nurse residency initiatives.
• Collaborates with cardiovascular service line educators and multiple nursing units.
• Organizes and monitors quality metrics and opportunities for improvement.

Conocimientos

Cardiac care

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Educación

Master's degree

Descripción del empleo

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 500416 Cardiovas Progressive-Nrsg/SMH Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URCB 218 Compensation Range: $97,073.00 - $131,040.00 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

• GENERAL PURPOSE: Completes defined scope and standards of practice. Engages in environmental scanning to identify practice gaps and collaborates with others in improving practice and healthcare outcomes. Functions as a learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for Nursing Professional Development (NPD) specialty, and partner for practice transitions. Supports learning, change, professional role competence and growth, which ultimately lead to optimal patient care, population health, and protection of the public.
• FT position available (40 hours), primarily days with some off-shift flexibility This candidate will work to assess, design/develop, implement, and evaluate programs and initiatives at the unit level (416 and 436), ensuring all regulatory requirements are met.
• The main areas of focus will include, but are not limited to: staff education and professional development, practice standards review, onboarding/nurse residency coordination, competency updates, teaching/in-services, and monitoring and developing action plans to improve quality metrics.
• This candidate will also have an exciting opportunity to collaborate with other highly motivated educators within the Cardiovascular and Thoracic Service Line, and work with two separate nursing units on similar initiatives.
• The candidate must be able to demonstrate strong organizational skills as well as the ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are a must.
• Cardiac Care and/or critical care experience preferred.
• Experience caring for patients with vascular conditions, cardiology diagnoses, advanced heart failure, and arrhythmia/interventional needs is highly desirable.
• Master's degree required; certification in relevant field preferred

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