Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Medical Units & PCT Float Team

Job Description

As a member of the health care team and Institute of Learning, Leadership and Education department , the Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) provides oversight of education for staff and interprofessional teams, support for role transition and professional development, and evidence based quality nursing practice.  The NPDS supports the strategic goals of Christiana Care Health System, Department of Nursing and the assigned Medical Unit, Skilled Nursing Unit and Float Pool Patient Care Technicians.

Highlights :

• As a member of the iLead team you will have a role where you can make a direct impact on the quality of care within our hospitals.
• Work for a three-time recognized Magnet Status Hospital.
• We offer a robust healthcare package, a 403b, generous paid time off and competitive pay.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Promotes clinical inquiry through participation in nursing research, dissemination of research findings, and integration of new evidence into practice.

Mentors staff in coordination of quality improvement projects that align with organizational goals.

Facilitates the onboarding of employees to ensure integration to the role on both unit and system-wide levels, focusing on retention and growth.

Develops, coordinates, and evaluates individualized orientation plans for employees that guide the employee toward achieving and maintaining job competency.

Develops, coordinates, and evaluates competency programs and identifies deficiencies in staff competency.

Identifies and validates developmental / educational priorities through data-driven analysis of learning needs.

Utilizes adult learning principles and instructional design standards to develop and implement quality curriculum, focused on achievement of excellent outcomes.

Utilizes valid and reliable methods to measure performance outcomes and quality indicators to revise educational content and delivery methods as evidenced by achieved optimal outcomes.

Collaborates with interprofessional teams, leaders, stakeholders, and others to facilitate excellence and positive outcomes.

Partners with Professional Governance / Decision Making Councils on the practice and system wide level to effect change and generate positive outcomes.

Participates in activities to promote the specialty of Nursing Professional Development.

Assists others in professional role development, role transitions, and succession planning through support of mentorship programs.

Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.

Possible travel to Community Care practice settings throughout the state.

Education and Experience Requirements :

Annual Compensation Range $92,726.40 - $148,387.20

This pay rate / range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.