Nursing Professional Development Program Manager- Surgical Services

Mercy Health; Tiffin (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Program Manager for Surgical Services. This role will focus on establishing educational initiatives and supporting nursing excellence across departments. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Nursing and demonstrated leadership experience in nursing education.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• 3 years clinical experience in related specialty.
• 2 years in leadership roles or professional development project management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of educational assessment and implementation processes.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and evaluating education plans and programs.
• Supporting evidence-based practice and nursing research.
• Monitoring and reporting performance on educational programs.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently

Inter-personal communication

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelors Degree Nursing

Graduate Degree Master's: Nursing or Education

Job description

Nursing Professional Development Program Manager- Surgical Services

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

S cheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

S cheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days/Evenings (United States of America)

This role is responsible for implementing and evaluating the education plans and programs developed from the annual educational needs assessment and guidance from the market/group and system nurse executive teams. It 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 related to key performance indicators and system/nursing strategic plans. Supports the Nursing Excellence journey to achieve and maintain the ANCC Magnet and Pathways to Excellence designation within assigned entities.

This role will serve under the direction of the market 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 Health as well as professional nursing practice standards and, demonstrates attributes of a growth mindset.

Instructs 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 agencies

Effectively 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 settings.

Partners 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 competencies

Surgical Service experience with a focus on recovering patients and critical care knowledge.

Education Required

Bachelors Degree Nursing

Education Preferred

Graduate Degree Master's: Nursing or Education

Licensure Required:

Registered Nurse

Certifications Required:

BLS AHA

Minimum years of experience:

3 years clinical experience in related specialty with additional 2 years of demonstrated achievement of progressive responsibilities in leadership roles and/or professional development project management work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently

Inter-personal communication style that is consistent with enhancing a learner-centered environment (psychological safe environment)

Knowledge of Microsoft Office and clinical information systems

Demonstrated knowledge of the role of the Nursing Professional Development Practice Model, and education concepts and processes necessary for assessment, development, planning, implementation and evaluation of adult learning

M ercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Nurse Educators - Perrysburg

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a ll 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 Employer, please email [e-mail] . 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 [e-mail] .

About the company

Mercy Health, formerly Catholic Health Partners, is a Catholic health care system with locations in Ohio and Kentucky.

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