Professional Development Nurse - Unit Based - Emergency Department

Overview

This role supports the Professional Development for the Emergency Department and Express Care Plus – Type B Emergency Department. Participates in the development of and responsible for the implementation of unit based orientation programs including nurse residency and onboarding of clinical staff within the departments. Evaluates program outcomes and updates curriculum based on quality metrics, accreditation requirements and regulatory requirements. Participates in the development of and implements competency programs for new and experienced nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Orientation and Onboarding o Coordinates and implements unit based orientation programs for clinical staff new to the organization.o Delivers training and ensures new staff competency regarding organizational systems, including, but not limited to, point of care testing, medication dispensing systems, electronic health recordo Assigns preceptors in collaboration with unit leadership

Competency Management o Manages competencies for nursing staff on assigned unito Collaborates with unit leadership to identify appropriate competencies and ensure program is carried out in a timely and coordinated fashiono Participates in the development of and implements staff competencies based on needs assessments, regulatory requirements, policy/procedure changes, new equipment and quality metrics Education o Conducts and participates in practice gap analysis and learning needs assessmentso Participates in the development of, implements and evaluates education programs related orientation, competency and continuing nursing educationo Demonstrates innovation within designated programso Integrates technology into educational programmingo Participates in the development of new educational programs as identified through needs assessment, gap analyses or regulatory requirements Role Development o Implements and maintains unit-based orientation programs for new to practice staff and staff transitioning from one specialty or role to another in alignment with accreditation criteriao Participates in the development of and implements initial and ongoing preceptor development programso Supports succession planningo Conducts career coachingo Supports clinical advancement models Collaboration o Collaborates with other departments to facilitate high quality, cost effective patient careo Participates in the development of and implements interprofessional education in collaboration with interprofessional colleagueso Participates in interprofessional committeeso Supports and is a champion for excellence initiatives and shared governance Inquire o Participates in research, evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiativeso Collects, analyzes and presents data related to educational programs

Qualifications

o Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program required.o Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required ORo Non-nursing bachelor’s degree AND Associate’s Degree in Nursing with commensurate experience and matriculation into a Master’s in Nursing program requiredo 3 years of clinical experience in identifiedo Excellent informatics, verbal and written communications skills desiredo Nursing Professional Development-Board Certified preferred within 1 year