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Job Description
Nursing Professional Development Practitioner - Emergency Department
Location: University Hospital
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Job Title:
Nursing Professional Development Practitioner - Emergency Department
Department:
Health System Shared Services | HS Nursing Enterprise Leadership
Scope of Position:
The Nursing Educator position in the Emergency Department is responsible for providing personalized education by designing, developing, implementing and evaluating classroom and clinical instruction to support the orientation, ongoing educational needs and professional development of nursing and allied health professionals in the ED. The Nursing Educator maintains collaborative relationships with clinicians, departments/units, serves as an educational consultant and resource, and contributes to the development and achievement of goals for nursing Staff Development.
Position Summary:
The Nursing Educator assesses plans, organizes, develops, implements and evaluates education programs and learning activities designed to assist nursing personnel to acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes to meet job requirements. Develops and assesses nursing and nurse support competencies and collaborates effectively with the department, leadership team expectations. Responsibilities include new staff orientation, class development, new equipment nursing education, emergency preparedness and ED Nursing Internship.
Minimum Education Required:
Master's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a Major in nursing
Required Qualifications For Hire:
Master's Degree in Nursing or related field required; current Ohio RN license or interim permit; previous clinical nursing experience in Emergency Department; progressive experience in leadership, clinical, or educational role; experience in staff development practice desired.
Additional Information:
Duties and Responsibilities
95% Professional Development Orientation/Onboarding
Develops an individualized program to guide the new hire towards job competency
Identifies the requirements of the regulatory bodies to which the organization reports
Identifies new equipment, processes, policies, procedures, etc. that require staff education (responds to stakeholder's requests)
Uses evidence-based assessment techniques or instruments to define potential issues, problems, and needs
Coordinates implementation of an educational plan, including activities and resources necessary to achieve desired outcomes
Creates and implements strategies for seamless transitions to practice and between practice settings
Interacts with new hire, preceptors, and unit leadership team to enhance personal practice and enculturation to the organization
Competency Management
Assesses knowledge, skill, and practice gaps within the micro and mesosystem
Assesses knowledge through methods such as testing, case studies, discussion, etc.
Assesses skills through observation of practice, simulation, report from peers/supervisors, etc.
Assesses practice through observation, managerial report, self-report, etc.
Creates and conducts initial and ongoing assessment of competence
Ensures use of evidence-based clinical guidelines for competence validation
Adheres to requirements of regulatory and accrediting bodies
Collaborates with key stakeholders to identify meaningful, relevant competencies for ongoing assessment
Assessment of practice gaps
Identification of learning needs
Outcome identification
Planning
Implementation
Coordination
Facilitation of positive learning and practice environments
Evaluation
Education
Develops educational activities to address practice gaps for identified target audiences, which may include continuing nursing education (CNE), interprofessional continuing education (IPCE) and education for non- licensed healthcare personnel
Facilitates education of learners to meet their professional development needs
Participates in micro, meso, and macrosystem structures such as committees and councils to maintain awareness of needs
Applies the educational process in a responsible, accountable, and ethical manner
Assessment of practice gaps
Identification of learning needs
Outcome identification
Planning
Implementation
Coordination
Facilitation of positive learning and practice environments
Evaluation
Professional Role Development
Participates in educational activities related to the NPD practitioner specialty
Demonstrates initiative to find specialty-specific educational content online, in journals, through conferences, etc.
Acquires knowledge and skills appropriate to the specialty area, practice setting, role, and learner diversity
Seeks experiences to develop, maintain, and improve competence in nursing professional development
Seeks a mentor to facilitate personal professional development
Interacts with peers and colleagues to enhance personal practice and role performance
Takes action to achieve goals identified during the professional practice evaluation process
Participates in systematic peer review
Mentors colleagues, other nurses, students, and others as appropriate
Leadership
Demonstrates emotional intelligence in decision-making
Demonstrates energy, excitement, and a passion for quality work
Supports a culture of innovation and risk-taking
Supports a just culture
Promotes the professional development program’s mission, goals, action plans, and outcome measures
Implements program and project plans
Maintains records to comply with regulatory bodies’ standards
Research/Evidence-based Practice/Quality Improvement
Uses the best available evidence to guide practice decisions
Uses evidence to guide NPD practice as well as clinical practice
Supports research activities that align with the organizational strategic plan
Participates in research activities at various levels appropriate to the NPD practitioner’s education and role
Participates in quality initiatives
Disseminates research findings through educational programs, courses, and other activities
Collaborative Partnerships
Collaborates with partners to share expertise in planning and decision making to achieve the desired results
Works with other disciplines to identify problems and solutions
Presents identified problems in a constructive manner
Considers feasibility of solutions in terms of organizational culture and required resources
Embraces meaningful change
Serves as a role model in supporting meaningful change
Communicates the vision for change
Maintains positive tone in communications
Uses listening skills to provide staff opportunity for feedback
Communicates with healthcare personnel and key stakeholders regarding educational programs and activities
Partners with others to effect change and generate positive outcomes
Collaborates with others in the planning and implementation of lifelong learning activities for individuals and groups of learners
5%Performs related and additional job duties as required
Core Competencies
Effective performance of this role at The Ohio State University Medical Center requires the Nursing Professional Development Practitioner to demonstrate core competencies as identified in the P3 performance evaluation.
Organizational Expectations
Supports the nursing professional practice model. Practices within the Medical Center’s policies and procedures, and Division of Nursing Standards of Practice. Maintains standards that promote patient safety. Adheres to the organizational values as demonstrated through positive patient/guest relations, positive and effective interactions with staff, and formulating and meeting developmental goals.
Minimum Qualifications
For Hire
Master’s degree (Nursing preferred)
Current clinical experience or clinical instruction experience
Strong leadership skills, effective communication, problem-solving, and strong organizational skills
Interest in learning and teaching new skills
Recent teaching experience through employment or community activities
Experience with, commitment to, and competence in dealing with diverse adult populations
Strong facilitation and presentation skills
Ongoing
Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, educational, and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions
Maintains current Ohio RN license
Meet mandatory educational and health requirements
Maintains and seeks new knowledge related to patient care issues, quality improvement and cost reduction, current policies, procedures, and protocols
Patient Population Served
Knowledge of growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatments necessary to meet the age specific needs of the patient population served: (Check those that apply)
Not applicable: non-patient care title
Adolescents (14-17 years)
X
Neonates: (0 – 6 months)
Adults (18 – 64)
X
Children: (7 months – 13 years)
Geriatrics (65 + years)
X
Location:
University Hospital (0870)
Position Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Shift:
First Shift
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