Job Abstract

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Job Summary

The Professional Development Practitioner (PDP) collaborates with department leaders in the provision of safe and quality patient care and professional practice.  Functions within the Association of Nurse Professional role delineation as an expert, practitioner, educator, leader and scientist.  PDP will support hospital initiatives to align with regulatory requirements, improve employee safety, patient safety, emergency response, and efficiencies. Support the clinical competence of employees through leading program initiatives, developing and teaching education programs such as clinical onboarding, in-service, and continuing education programs.  Utilize evidence-based practice while focusing on the knowledge and skills required for an employee to perform competently in their assigned area.  Develop professional and performance development based on departmental (service line) needs.  Participate in setting standards based on evidence-based medicine, best practices, and regulatory requirements.  Analyze quality measures, including process measures, patient and employee outcomes, for opportunities to improve and develop program curricula.  

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed below are general examples and not a description of comprehensive duties.  Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing nature or scope of this position or level of responsibility.  May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

• Promotes quality patient care by serving as a resource to department leaders and hospital administration regarding evidence-based practices  
• Provides education to employees based on individual and departmental identified needs
• Maintains competency in professional development specialty
• Incorporates evidence-based practice, regulatory requirements, specialty professional organizations recommended practices when designing curriculum.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates cost-effective educational programs and materials.
• Identifies specific needs for, and means to, enhance employee development
• Implements education plans for specific employees based on assessed needs
• Teaches in formal and informal settings using appropriate methodology and strategies.
• Mentors employees, students, and interns.
• Incorporates cultural humility, demonstrating respect and empathy within all roles and responsibilities of a professional development practitioner.
• Develops clinical competencies that align with job specific performance criteria, evidence-based practice, and regulatory requirements
• Champions change within clinical practice
• Integrates clinical research, regulatory requirement and evidence-based practice in education and training programs to provide a scientific foundation for professional practice
• Collaborates with subject matter experts and department leadership on development and revisions to policies and procedures.
• Incorporates evidence-based practice, regulatory requirements, specialty professional organizations recommended practices when collaborating on policy, procedures and standardized procedures.
• Builds and maintains relationships with staff, providers, colleagues and the surrounding community

• Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Education   

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university required
• Master’s degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical nursing
• Experience in planning educational programs and/or teaching of clinically relevant content
• Participation in professional organizations preferred
• Certification in specialty preferred, if practicing at the unit level
• Certification in Nurse Professional Development upon hire or obtained within 2 years 
• Current American Heart Association BLS required with additional AHA Certification required based on role

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effectively interacts with staff from diverse backgrounds
• Able to manage time and prioritize effectively; organized and self-driven
• Active membership in Professional Nursing organizations (ANPD and specialty)
• Demonstrated leadership abilities; able to work under stressful conditions
• Ability to read, write and understand English language
• Proven ability to communicate with all staff across the hospital
• Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrates cultural humility, professionalism, and respect
• Strong understanding of safety, security, and regulatory standards as it pertains to role
• Fluency in Microsoft Suite

Physical Demand and Working Conditions

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.