Nursing Practice Specialist - Staff Development - Per Diem - Variable
Toledo, OH
Employer: | ProMedica Senior Care |
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ProMedica is a locally owned, nonprofit healthcare organization serving northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. Driven by our Mission to improve your health and well-being, we offer a full range of diagnostic, medical and surgical specialties in areas such as emergency medicine and trauma, heart and vascular, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, and women's and children's services. Today, ProMedica - a committed team of dedicated experts, passionate volunteers and inspired advocates - is recognized nationally for the consistent, high-level care that we provide our communities. The Nursing Practice Specialist focuses on the lifelong learning needs of the professional nurse including orientation, continuing education and ongoing competency development. The Nursing Practice Specialist works in collaboration with members of ProMedica Leadership to facilitate and provide education and professional development activities with special emphasis on patient care and nursing professional development. Educational delivery may be focused at the department, division, hospital or system level. He/she serves as a consultant, researcher, evidence-based practice mentor, performance improvement leader and project manager in his or her area(s) of expertise and supports the development of competence in clinicians through educational activities, including direct teaching and/or in collaboration with unit/department, division, hospital or system level based educators. The Nursing Practice Specialist represents education in research, practice, and service activities, including special projects and performance improvement activities with particular focus on the learning of staff and patients/families. Work is performed in accordance with ProMedica's Nursing Professional Practice Model, Mission, Values, and Safety behaviors while focusing on patient and family centered care and aligning with accepted nursing standards, established hospital policies and procedures and applicable regulations. POSITION SUMMARY: To guide the entity of ProMedica nursing in the growth and development of nursing practice through utilization of evidence based practice concepts and process, the ProMedica Nursing Professional Practice Model, orientation and education. Assists the Chief Nursing Officers in the following:
ACCOUNTABILITIES: Education : Must enroll in Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program within two years from start date in position with completion of MSN within 5 years of start date in position. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required; Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) preferred. Demonstrated competence in area of specialty. Skills : Commitment to providing adult learning in the healthcare setting; Computer proficiency required including (but not limited to) MicroSoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & SharePoint, EPIC EHR, and Health Stream LMS. Must have experience with computer-based learning. Must be able to understand directions, communicate and respond to inquiries. Must posess critical thinking and problem solving / analytical skills. A high level of organization, delegation, and writing skills is required. Must demonstrate evidence of strong communication and interpersonal skills with the abilty to lead multi-disciplinary teams. Must be customer service oriented. Experience with Six Sigma, Lean Management, Quality Improvement, Performance Improvement, Evidence-Based Practice and/or change process required. Years of Experience : Minimum of 3-5 years of direct-patient care clinical experience supported by minimum of 3-5 years educational experience preferable as a unit based educator or Nursing Professional Development (NPD) specialist. License : Must hold current license in good standing as a Registered Nurse in the state of Ohio and/or State of Michigan. Must be able to obtain and maintain Registered Nurse licensure in both Ohio and Michigan within six months from start date in position. Certification : Must obtain certification in specialized area of nursing practice within 1 year from hire date as mandated by department leadership. Must maintain certification during length of employment in position. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education : Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) preferred. Certification : Evidence Based Practice (EBP-C) and/or Nursing Professional Development (RN-BC) ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace |