Registered Nurse(RN) Nurse Professional Development Coordinator - Med-Surg - Lourdes Hospital

easyservice; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and incentives

403(b) with employer contributions

Paid time off and family leave

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Nursing Education Specialist to implement and evaluate education plans forged from annual needs assessments. This role partners with market leaders to drive professional development and evidence-based nursing practice across facilities.

Responsibilities include onboarding, RN Residency and preceptor programs, coaching staff, and ensuring competency validation with learning technology. A Nursing leadership track supports Magnet and Pathways goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• RN licensure from an accredited program.
• 3 years clinical experience with 2 years in leadership or education.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and clinical information systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement system nursing education and professional development programs.
• Support orientation, onboarding, RN Residency, and preceptor programs.
• Coach/mentor staff and validate competency across departments.
• Use adult learning theories and teach-back methods to design learning.
• Monitor and report program outcomes and alignment with organizational goals.

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position (2-3 sentences)

This role is responsible for implementation and evaluation of the education plans and programs developed from the annual educational needs assessment and guidance from the market/group and system nurse executive teams. 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 ANCC Magnet and Pathways to Excellence designation within assigned entities.

Essential Job Functions

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 the organization. Instructs others to perform duties within the framework of the nursing professional and specialty standards, policies and procedures set forth by the organization, 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. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Employment Qualifications

Required Minimum Education:

4 year/ Bachelors Degree Nursing Required

Graduate Degree (Masters) Preferred

Specialty/Major:

Nursing or Education

Licensure/Certification Required:

Registered Nurse from an accredited program

Licensure/Certification Preferred:

Professional development

Minimum Years and Type 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 work

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Basic Life Support (BLS), strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work independently, 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

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

Knowledge of ANCC Magnet or Pathways to Excellence Program requirements

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-te