Nursing Professional Development Specialist

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Specialist to enhance professional competence and growth within the healthcare team. This role involves leading education program development and ensuring accountability for outcomes. Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Nursing and valid RN licensure in Virginia. The position requires flexibility and offers opportunities for significant impact on nursing professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of clinical nursing experience.
• Minimum three years of staff education and development experience.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Influence professional role competence and growth of learners.
• Lead education program development and implementation.
• Manage resources to promote desired outcomes.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Staff education

Program planning

Problem solving

Strong communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Job description

A Nursing Professional Development Specialist influences professional role competence and professional growth of learners in a variety of settings: supports lifelong learners in an interprofessional environment that facilitates continuous development and learning for the healthcare team.

This position provides expert consultation, direction, leadership and accountability for education program development, implementation and evaluation at the organizational systems level. Includes professional development and empowerment of staff as well as management of resources to promote desired outcomes with attention to quality, efficiency and cost.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current RN licensure in Virginia AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of five (5) years of clinical nursing experience; including a minimum three (3) years of current staff education and professional development experience Experience PREFERRED Clinical leadership role experience Progressive experience in staff education and professional development (orientation, preceptorship, in-service education, etc.) Academic health care experience Education/training REQUIRED: Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field. If Master’s Degree is not in nursing, then it is required to have a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing. Education/training PREFERRED: Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited program Certification in Nursing Professional Development or clinical specialty AHA Basic Life Support Instructor certification or equivalent Independent action(s) required: Has full authority and accountability for direction and leadership of program planning guideline development, setting of practice standards within the confines of organizations/divisions/units mission, goals and objectives. Manages human, fiscal and other resources to ensure quality programs/processes/services with measurable positive outcomes. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: Will generally work day shift, but requires flexibility for special projects or to meet organization and staff needs. Age Specific groups served: Adult Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical Lifting 20-50 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Repetitive motion Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent change

Days

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