Nrsg Prof Dvlp Spec- Pulse Ctr - Administration - Full Time

Summary:

The Nursing Professional Development Specialist – Pulse Center (NPDS-PC) is responsible for assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating clinical education processes. Adult learning theories are utilized when formulating and implementing educational programs/activities for staff, clients, and the community. The NPDS-PC acts as a consultant and change agent in the development of standards of care for clinical practice; utilizes and applies change theory in matters related to clinical practice; applies interpersonal skills and fosters communication when interacting with staff, patients, and other members of the healthcare organization.  The NPDS-PC is self-directed in maintaining clinical competencies; pursues continued excellence in clinical practice; is self-motivated in identifying own strengths and limitations; and seeks to improve areas of weakness.  They are expected to train Guthrie and client non-Guthrie employees regarding virtual nursing practice.  The NPDS-PC is not administratively responsible for the supervision of other people but works collaboratively with operational leaders to ensure that standards of clinical practice are met. 

Experience:

A minimum of three years clinical experience in the acute care setting and demonstrated abilities in teaching, leadership skills, and clinical nursing practice.

Education:

The NPDS-PC must have a master’s degree in nursing from an accredited program or be enrolled in a program leading to an MSN within 6 months of hire, completing the degree within 3 years.  Current licensure by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New York as a Registered Professional Nurse is required.  Certification in Nursing Professional Development, or an area of specialty, is preferred or obtained as soon as eligible.

Licenses:

The NPDS-PC must have or receive prior to position start date, current licensure by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and New York State as a Registered Professional Nurse, as required.

Essential Functions:

A. Orientation/Onboarding

1. Collaboratively develops, coordinates, and evaluates the orientation program for virtual nurses and virtual techs in conjunction with other Clinical Nurse Educators.
2. Participates in the assessment, maintenance, and development of staff competencies on initial employee hire.

B. Competency Management

1. Participates in the assessment, maintenance, and development of ongoing staff competencies. 
2. Conducts or coordinates in-services for new products and equipment.

C. Education

1. Collaborates with Pulse Center staff and leaders to identify educational criteria to promote high quality nursing care.
2. Support the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) training for AHA required courses in the Pulse Center.
3. Assists in appropriate multidisciplinary education for the Pulse Center by being a planner of and/or participant in professional programs.
4. Represents Nursing Professional Development at the organizational and system level on committees/teams requiring education of nursing staff.  Collaborates with other educators across the system to develop appropriate education.
5. Organizes, conducts, and evaluates in-service and continuing education programs for the Pulse Center nursing staff and external client nursing staff. 
6. Maintains records of educational programs and activities of the nursing department.
7. Serves as trainer of virtual nursing practices at Guthrie and trains staff at other hospitals on Pulse Center workflows.

D.  Professional Role Development

1. Implements and supports the Guthrie Clinic philosophy and objectives. 
2. Encourages development of leadership skills in members of the virtual staff.
3. Provides clinical expertise for administrative decision making.
4. Utilizes principles of change theory to effect smooth processes of change.
5. Participates in the interview process of applicants for virtual positions involving leadership or expanded role function when appropriate and/or requested.
6. Serves as a role model for professional communication skills during interactions with other health team members.

E.  Research/Evidence Based Practice/Quality Improvement

1. Collaborates with peers in the identification and the conduction of research to further knowledge of clinical practice or staff development.
2. Keeps informed of current nursing practice advancements and research findings and provides for dissemination of research developments.
3. Advances clinical practice through evidence-based practice.
4. Advances professional nursing through publication, organizations, and other activities.
5. Supports performance improvement activities by developing appropriate education related to the topic.

F.  Collaborative Partnerships

1. Collaborates with Affiliating Agencies to coordinate learning experiences for Student Nurse learners.
2. Coordinates/participates in interprofessional learning activities that includes clinical staff.

G.  Consultant

1. Serves as subject matter expert when working with external customers.
2. Collaborates with internal and external customers to customize and implement best practices within the nursing practice environment.
3. Provides training related to virtual nursing practices to external clients.
4. Learns and maintains competency in the use of multiple electronic medical record systems.
5. Encourages utilization of pulse center services to Guthrie nursing staff and external clients.

Other Duties:

1. It is understood that this description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position.
2. Encouraged to participate in community activities.
3. Is authorized to access medications and storage areas in the performance of essential job functions and duties.
4. Travel is required for this position, including assignments which require overnight and air travel.  Candidates will need reliable transportation and will be required to travel throughout the region on a regular basis.