RN Professional Development Facilitator - Med Surg

RN Professional Development Facilitator - Med Surg

This RN Educator is a Professional Development Facilitator will support inpatient med/surg. Sign on Bonus (must meet criteria). The Clinical Professional Development Facilitator identifies staff orientation and educational needs; develops plans and education/in services to address their needs. Collaborates with the CAPS and Nursing Quality teams to identify unit and organizational process improvements and/or patient outcome enhancements. Collaborates with Manager/Director and Orientation/Onboarding consultants to develop plans to meet unit objectives and employee's personal learning needs. Develops, implements, coordinates and provides continuing education for the department, staff, patients, and families, as well as protocols to support standardization of care. Works in compliance with all State, Federal, and other regulatory requirements. Serves as a resource and mentor to staff and team members. Key unit point personnel in reviewing, revising, and systemizing nursing practice competencies, competency tools and associated policy and procedures that support nursing practice. Acts as a positive change agent. Successfully executes initiatives in a timely manner while assessing and evaluating process and outcomes.

The Clinical Professional Development Facilitator:

• Develops an individual orientation plan in collaboration with Orientation Consultant on an ongoing basis.
• Assists Director with prioritizing, identifying, implementing and evaluating ongoing unit education, educational needs, competency, process improvements, quality surveillance and critical thinking activities.
• Assists with orientation record and orientation competency validation documentation.
• Provides timely and ongoing feedback regarding orientee progress to Orientee, Orientation Consultant, and Manager/Director and other key personnel.
• Provides feedback to Director for performance evaluations and practice proficiencies.
• Encourages, coaches and mentors staff for the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) and educational opportunities.
• Assists with annual learning needs assessment on unit.
• Assists in coordinating department annual needs assessment, continuing education including unit-based in-services, and annual Competency Validation. Participates in the Competency Validation and review process.
• Identifies and develops unit-based preceptors and shared governance council members. Familiar with and promotes Magnet framework. Collaborates with Magnet Program Director.
• Plans, implements and coordinates strategies through evidence-based practices to support quality patient care; and improve outcomes (e.g. length of stay, turn-around time, resource consumption), and a positive, professional work practice environment.
• Participates in department and system performance improvement initiatives.
• Active participant in system wide shared governance and coordinate unit-based councils. Guides, advises, and instructs staff through the professional development continuum.
• Assists in completion of orientation documentation.
• Communicates with Manager and Orientation Consultant regarding orientee progress, continuing education needs of department.
• Assists in the development and implementation of department continuing education plan.

What We Require:

Education: Graduate of a State Board of Nursing approved program required. BSN required, Master's prepared preferred (Education, quality, nursing, healthcare or business).

Experience: Minimum of 3 years' experience in related field required.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Current RN license in the state of Virginia required. Must obtain and maintain appropriate certifications as defined by the department. Nursing certification preferred (i.e. Nursing Professional Development (NPD), Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)).

Other Minimum Qualifications: Demonstrates effective communication and strong organizational skills. Desires to work with new employees. Effective interpersonal, communication, and team-working skills required. Strong critical thinking, conflict resolution, and effective judgement abilities required. Demonstrates keen skills in Emotional Intelligence, Crucial Conversation, Educational and Organizational Development, Organizational skills, software familiarity (word, Microsoft 365 and excel), and communication techniques. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possess the ability to collect and assess data of patient populations.

Recruiter: EMILY ALLEN

Recruiter Email: efallen@carilionclinic.org

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

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Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life at work and when you're away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training