Nursing Prof Dev Specialist (NPDS): Solid Organ Transplant Unit

Nebraska Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Specialist for the Solid Organ Transplant Unit. This full-time, day-shift role focuses on developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating education and competency programs for nursing and nursing support staff.

The ideal candidate will have a BSN, at least three years of clinical nursing experience, strong teaching and collaboration skills, and an Nebraska (or compact) RN license with BLS. MSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• RN license in Nebraska or a compact state.
• BSN is required.
• Three years of clinical nursing experience in healthcare.
• Strong verbal and written communication and teaching skills.
• Ability to balance leadership with clinical responsibilities.
• BLS certification from an AHA-endorsed program.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate education programs for nursing staff.
• Coordinate competency activities aligned with Nursing Professional Development standards.
• Educate and mentor staff to improve patient outcomes and performance.

Skills

RN licensure

Communication skills

Teaching

Leadership abilities

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Nebraska Medicine Nursing Prof Dev Specialist Solid Organ Transplant Unit Shift Details: Days Full time (Monday-Friday) Exempt role- 1.0FTE

Job Summary

Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate processes to meet the educational, development and competency need of nursing and nursing support staff through effective use of a variety of learning activities. Align activities with programs and processes the standardized functions for Nursing Professional Development.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of three years current applicable clinical experience in a health care setting required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) required.
• Demonstrated ability to plan development activities that impact positive outcomes and performance.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct and collaborate with others required.
• Ability to solve complex problems through a well-ordered approach required.
• Knowledge of systems and change theory, individual, and group behaviors, teaching and learning principles, and research outcomes required.
• Ability to balance and prioritize diverse clinical and leadership responsibilities required.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

Preferred Qualifications

Based on position, one or more of the following courses including STABLE, smoking cessation counseling, basic critical care or other specialty training courses is preferred

• Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
• Certification and ANPD or clinical specialty preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.

Nebraska Medicine includes two hospitals, the state's largest and highest rated Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, along with more than 70 primary care and specialty clinics. Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care.

Every colleague plays a key role in upholding our promise of “Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care” to our patients and their families.

Working with Nebraska Medicine means committing to meaningful, impactful work that will elevate the success of your fellow colleagues and will help our patients and their families feel comfortable, confident and cared for.

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