Cardiovascular ICU – NPD Specialist

University of Rochester Medicine; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 92,061 - 119,704; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester Medicine is seeking a Nurse Professional Development Specialist to support education and training in the Cardiac ICU. This full-time position requires 5 years of critical care experience and strong skills in quality assurance, patient safety, and communication.

Candidates will assess educational needs, coordinate programs for staff, and ensure compliance with care standards. The successful applicant will join a supportive and inclusive team dedicated to innovating patient care.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in critical care with advanced therapies.
• Experience in mechanical circulatory support is highly desired.
• Ability to assess and evaluate educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Engage in environmental scanning to identify practice gaps.
• Coordinate educational programs for nursing staff.
• Support optimal patient care and health outcomes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Advanced heart failure therapies

Strong interpersonal communication

Quality assurance

Customer service

Education

MS Nursing or current matriculation

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Overview

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 Regular

Time Type Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Department 500401 Ctr for Nurs Professional Dev

Work Shift UR - Day (United States of America)

Range UR URCF 217

Compensation Range $92,061.00 - $119,704.00

Note: 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, hours vary to meet the educational needs of the unit.

The Cardiac ICU is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist, Clinical Nurse Leader, or Nurse Educator for an exciting opportunity to work across the spectrum of clinical services, including advanced and chronic heart failure, heart transplant, mechanical circulatory support, and complex cardiac medical and surgical patients. The main area of focus for this Nurse Professional Development (NPD) Specialist will be to coordinate activities with a focus on orientation, in-services, competency development, documentation, and compliance with all standards of care. The NPD Specialist will work to assess, design/develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs assuring all regulatory requirements are met. Duties will include assisting with established CICU orientation program, planning and coordinating educational in-services for staff conducted by professionals both within and outside the center, and serving as a resource for staff. Interested candidates must have a strong clinical base as well as an interest and background in quality assurance, care management, patient safety, orientation, continuing education, and customer service. The NPD Specialist will work closely with the CICU Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Managers, Advanced Practice Providers, Physician Leaders and staff nurses to continually assess educational needs and outcomes for all nursing levels, novice through expert. Excellent interpersonal communication skills, and commitment to upholding the IICARE values of URMC are a must.

Requirements: 5 years of experience in critical care with advanced therapies, strong computer skills, MS Nursing or current matriculation. Experience in advanced heart failure therapies including mechanical circulatory support highly desired.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.