Nurse in Prof Dev Spec (MSN) "Night Shift"

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nurse in Professional Development (NPD) Specialist (MSN) at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System leads education initiatives to enhance patient safety and staff competence across care settings. This advanced role combines education, consultation, and program evaluation within the Education & Clinical Programs department.

Ideal candidates will have an MSN, an active Florida RN license (or AP), and a minimum of 3 years’ RN experience in a specialty, plus familiarity with clinical education and

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as an RN in a practice specialty.
• Current RN or Advanced Practice FL licensure.
• Basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and implement education to facilitate the professional growth and competence of direct care providers.
• Evaluate outcomes of educational interventions with a focus on quality and safety.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify gaps and address performance gaps through targeted education.

Skills

RN experience 3+ years

Basic computer skills

Education

MSN: Master of Science in Nursing

Job description

Department

Education & Clinical Programs

Job Summary

The Nurse in Professional Development (NPD) Specialist (MSN) demonstrates mastery of the specific knowledge and skills required for a specialty area of nursing. This position is accountable for the development and application of standards and evidence-based practice to enhance the quality of care to the patient and family. A self-directed advanced practitioner, the primary function of this position is that of an expert practitioner with essential education, consultant, researcher and managerial components. The NPD Specialist works collaboratively with the leadership team in conducting needs assessments/gap analyses to identify interventions to address gaps in performance. The Nurse in Professional Development Specialist will develop, plan, and implement education that facilitates the professional growth, skill development, initial/ongoing competence, and attainment of standards of care to enhance patient safety for direct care providers. They evaluate outcomes of interventions, with a focus on quality, safety, and staff development.

Required Qualifications

• Require demonstrated competence in nursing specialty as evidenced by a minimum of three (3) years of experience as an RN in practice specialty.
• Require current RN or Advanced Practice FL licensure.
• Require basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer expertise in adult education and other fields as appropriate.
• Prefer NPD certification.

Mandatory Education

MSN: Master of Science in Nursing

Required License and Certs

• BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR
• FL RN: FL Registered Nurse License

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/