Professional Development Specialist RN - Pediatric

Hennepin Healthcare; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis is seeking a part-time Professional Development Specialist to support the Pediatric specialties. The role emphasizes expert nursing education, educational design and patient/family education.

Uses adult learning theory, develops educational content, and consults on education plans while leading projects to improve staff competencies and PFCC integration.

Qualifications

• Masters in Nursing, Education or related field required.
• OR - Must be enrolled and graduate from the Master’s in Nursing, Education or related program within three (3) years of start date.
• Evidence of curricular or program development and presentation skills.
• Evidence of facilitation, presentation and consultation skills.
• Ability to solve problems and work effectively with diverse groups.
• Ability to work independently, effectively and innovatively.
• Able to word process and familiarity with email computer system, experience with power point or presentation software.
• Project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Applies appropriate education theory and adult learning principles to education activities
• Uses appropriate materials and teaching methods to assure delivery of consistent, value-added and reliable content to employees, patients and their families
• Consults on new employee individual education plans based on evaluation/outcome criteria
• Addresses urgent education needs and demonstrates ability to increase the overall competencies of staff and novice-to-expert development
• Evaluates education outcomes of training and development activities
• Consults to make recommendations for systems and structures to support individual/unit/service professional and clinical development
• Simplifies and clarifies complex materials
• Demonstrates skills for effective presentation and delivery of programs
• Prioritizes learning needs from a variety of sources in the provision of relevant and timely education
• Utilizes current research findings to increase the knowledge and competency of the workforce
• Provides project management for clinical patient care and patient/family education initiatives
• Develops programs to support nursing practice and Patient & Family Centered care (PFCC)
• Imbeds PFCC and evidence based practice into appropriate work product
• Explores and implements new patient education technologies
• Manages production and maintenance of educational content of patient education materials including evaluation, creation and revision of education content
• Serves as consultant to nursing staff, providers and multidisciplinary team in development of patient education materials

Skills

Curriculum development

Presentation skills

Facilitation

Consultation

Problem solving

Independent work

PowerPoint

Project management

Education

Masters in Nursing, Education or related field

Job description

SUMMARY JOB DETAILS

Department: Practice/Development (PPDR)

FTE: 0.8 (64 hours per pay period)

Shift(s): Days, Monday-Friday

This is a part time (0.8FTE, 64 hours per pay period) benefit earning position that will support the Pediatric specialties. The Professional Development Specialist manifests a high level of expertise in professional clinical practice, educational design and patient and family education. Provides skillful consultation and facilitation skills that impact processes and outcomes of patient care. Contributes to the overall success of the organization through leadership in the workforce strategies and care and service to patients and families. Educates providers and other staff on the importance of patient education and health literacy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Applies appropriate education theory and adult learning principles to education activities
• Uses appropriate materials and teaching methods to assure delivery of consistent, value-added and reliable content to employees, patients and their families
• Consults on new employee individual education plans based on evaluation/outcome criteria
• Addresses urgent education needs and demonstrates ability to increase the overall competencies of staff and novice-to-expert development
• Evaluates education outcomes of training and development activities
• Consults to make recommendations for systems and structures to support individual/unit/service professional and clinical development
• Simplifies and clarifies complex materials
• Demonstrates skills for effective presentation and delivery of programs
• Prioritizes learning needs from a variety of sources in the provision of relevant and timely education
• Utilizes current research findings to increase the knowledge and competency of the workforce
• Provides project management for clinical patient care and patient/family education initiatives
• Develops programs to support nursing practice and Patient & Family Centered care (PFCC)
• Imbeds PFCC and evidence based practice into appropriate work product
• Explores and implements new patient education technologies
• Manages production and maintenance of educational content of patient education materials including evaluation, creation and revision of education content
• Serves as consultant to nursing staff, providers and multidisciplinary team in development of patient education materials

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/ Work Experience:

• Masters in Nursing, Education or related field required
• OR - Must be enrolled and graduate from the Master’s in Nursing, Education or related program within three (3) years of start date

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Evidence of curricular or program development and presentation skills
• Evidence of facilitation, presentation and consultation skills
• Ability to solve problems and work effectively with diverse groups
• Ability to work independently, effectively and innovatively
• Able to word process and familiarity with email computer system, experience with power point or presentation software
• Project management skills

License/Certifications:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the State of Minnesota Board of Nursing