Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.
Primary Purpose
The Nurse Educator/Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner RN uses the tools, theories, skills, and knowledge of the specialty to improve healthcare practice of learners based on our Professional Practice Model. Using expertise in education and professional development practices, the NPD Practitioner collaborates with staff, leadership, faculty, and researchers to implement and evaluate professional development programs that influence professional role competence, continuous learning and growth. The Practitioner promotes synergistic practices and patient outcomes throughout the organization, and organization and advances the NPD practice based on Parklands Nursing Professional Practice Model and in accordance with Association Nursing Professional Development Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing Development Practice. The NPD Practitioner acts as a role model, change agent, advocate for nursing practice, and expert in use of educational methods.
Minimum Specifications
Education
- Must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- An Associate Degree in Nursing is acceptable if matriculated in an RN to BSN program with an expected graduation date within 16 months. Failure to complete the BSN within 16 months may result in termination.
- Master's Degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
Experience
- Must have 3 years clinical nursing experience.
- Must have current, valid RN license or temporary RN license with the Texas Board of Nursing; or, valid Compact RN license.
- Must have current healthcare provider CPR course completion card from one of the following: American Heart Association American Red Cross Military Training Network.
- Must certified as a CPR Instructor or obtain within six months of employment/placement in classification
- Must have (or obtain within 6 months of certification eligibility) one of the following certifications: Registered Nurse-Board Certified (RN-BC) Nurse Executive Advanced-Board Certified (NEA-BC) Certified in Executive Nurse Practice (CENP) Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) Certified Correctional Health Professional - RN (CCHP-RN).
Skills or Special Abilities
- General computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office Tools, information security, learning management systems, electronic medical documentation, and email
- Knowledge and understanding of nursing and patient care standards and procedures.
- Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations; standards and guidelines of certifying and accrediting bodies; hospital and department/unit standards, protocols, policies and procedures governing the provision of nursing care applicable to the area of assignment.
- Knowledge of medical terminology; principles and practices of health promotion, risk reduction, illness and disease prevention and management; medications and drugs, common dosages, their physical and physiological effects, and possible adverse reactions.
- Knowledge of medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
- Ability to effectively use a variety of teaching methods.
- Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly; both verbally and in writing. Interpersonal skills to interact with a wide-range of constituencies.
Responsibilities
- Implements and evaluates professional development programs based on the Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) Professional Practice Model in order to facilitate professional role competence, continuous learning and growth.
- Projects needs of target audience based on current issues and validates identified needs with key stakeholders. Using data gathered, documents, collaborates, prioritizes and individualizes content for the target audience, and assists with the educational planning process.
- Collaborates on the implementation of the educational plan, using strategies to facilitate positive learning and practice environments in order to achieve desired outcomes.
- Uses relevant evidence, theory, research, innovative processes and practical experience to design, implement and evaluate high quality and culturally sensitive educational activities, programs, and/or projects for staff based on identified knowledge and practice gaps. Engages stakeholders in planning and implementation of learning activities.
- Uses valid and reliable methods to measure processes and outcomes and involves learners and stakeholders in the evaluation process. Revises learning activities based on evaluation data and disseminates the results of the learning activities to stakeholders. Selects education content, materials, and techniques that can appeal to a diverse target audience in a positive learning environment. Facilitates and supports relationships with Community Education programs.
Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to our patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.
