The Professional Development Specialist is responsible for identifying areas of improvement and promoting change within the healthcare delivery system. Particular attention will focus on designing, implementing and evaluating processes within the clinical environment, distinguishing trends in documentation and practice deficiencies, developing nursing practice standards and maintaining compliance with regulatory mandates. The Professional Development Specialist, acts as an advocate/liaison for t... more details
Job Summary
The Professional Development Specialist is responsible for identifying areas of improvement and promoting change within the healthcare delivery system. Particular attention will focus on designing, implementing and evaluating processes within the clinical environment, distinguishing trends in documentation and practice deficiencies, developing nursing practice standards and maintaining compliance with regulatory mandates. The Professional Development Specialist, acts as an advocate/liaison for the nursing profession by supportingandimplementing evidence-based and best practices to improve patient outcomes.
Licensure and Certification:
CurrentCalifornia RN Licensure
Nursing Professional Development certification preferred
Current BLS Provider Certification
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required
Masters degree in Education or Nursing Education Preferred
Experience:
Five (5) years direct patient care experience (in area of specialty if assigned to support a specific unit) with an advanced knowledge of nursing practices.
Knowledge and Skills
High level Interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with staff through mentoring and progressive discipline.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements, including Title 22 and all other regulatory requirements
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, recognizes problematic situations, implements solutions, adapts to change, and promotes and gains trust both inter/intra departmental.
Ability to determine the qualifications and competence of department personnel who provide services.
Knowledge of teaching methodologies that utilize the principles of adult learning.
Ability to assess organizational needs for staff and physician education, provide services based on customers’ identified needs and expectations and coordinates the delivery and evaluation of those programs.
Ability to plan and conduct program content/teaching methodology that utilizes a variety of methods appropriate to content and learner needs.
Knowledge of recruitment/retention/development/and education methodologies.
Ability to establish a system for maintenance of training materials.
Ability to develop and maintain accurate record keeping systems in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements to ensure compliance of all continuing education programs.
Knowledge in the management and evaluation of computer-based education programs.
Frequent sitting and standing/walking with frequent position change.
Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.
Occasional/intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level.
Occasional/intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.
Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Continuous use of near vision, hearing and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.
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