Nurse Educator (RN) Women's & Infant Services

MedStar Health • Full-time • Washington, DC, USA • 1w ago

The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist functions within the roles of educator, change agent, consultant, evidence-based practitioner, and leader. The NPD Specialist is responsible for assessment, planning, development, implementation and evaluation of learning and development programs that enhance associates' performance, promote professional development or otherwise support the mission, vision and SPIRIT Values of MedStar Health and the Department of Nursing.
Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
Master's degree in Nursing, Health Care or Business Administration preferred

Experience

3-4 years of progressively more responsible job related experience required
experience in teaching or professional development preferred

Licenses and Certifications

RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required
Certification in clinical specialty from nationally recognized nursing organization. within 1 Year required
Nursing Professional Development certification within 36 months of hire. required
CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

LEARNING AND EDUCATION 1. Demonstrates clinical expertise, leadership, communication skills, and knowledge of education theory and principles necessary to develop learning programs and achieve optimal educational outcomes. 2. Designs, implements, and evaluates designated learning and educational programs and consultative services. Assesses learning needs through formal and informal approaches to data collection to determine specific education needs of associates. 3. Applies teaching techniques that promote critical thinking and evidence-based practice incorporating principles of adult learning theory. 4. On-Boarding and Orientation of New Associates a. Plans and conducts orientation of new personnel to facilitate a new associate's transition to the practice environment and meeting competency assessment requirements in conformance with departmental objectives, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards. b. Participates in On-Boarding and Orientation of new associate by conducting general nursing orientation programs and coordinating the unit-based orientation of associates new to the department of nursing and/or hospital.c. Supports transition to practice for newly licensed nurses using the MedStar New to Practice Nurse Residency Program model. 5. On-Going Learning: Existing and New Clinical Programs a. Identifies and assesses learning needs and knowledge or skill gaps that require remediation, and collaborates with unit leaders to promote critical thinking and competent patient care delivery. b. Develops education plans, coordinates appropriate resources, evaluates and documents responses to teaching, and follows up with associates transitioning to different clinical areas or roles. c. Coordinates and plans educational offerings for nursing associates with consideration of but not limited to mandatory regulatory requirements, quality and safety, performance improvement, and clinical advancement. 6. Continuing Education and Provider of Contact Hours a. Provides continuing education activities to expand current knowledge and where appropriate acquire and maintain certification using provider unit and other resources. b. Conducts educational activities that inform, teach, and facilitate adoption of new procedures, technologies, equipment, and patient care trends with continuing education credits where appropriate. c. Facilitate the offering of clinical nursing specialty certification review programs. COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT 1. Provides expertise for competency development and competence assessment across the department of nursing. 2. Plans and regularly conducts competency validation programs for nursing department associates. a. Applies principles of adult learning to assess staff learning and competency needs. b. Offers competency-building activities to enhance associates' educational and experiential learning. 3. Coaches other nursing associates and provides feedback to enhance profesPARTNERSHIPS: INTERNAL AND EXTERNA. ACADEMIC, STUDENT EXPERIENCE AND RESEARCH 1. Participates in and disseminates information from committees involving the community, health system, entity, and unit or department related to learning programs, projects, and collaborative governance council activities. 2. Collaborates with other departments, experts, and leaders, both internal and external to MedStar Health, to obtain information needed to purse development of relevant learning programs. 3. Serves as a liaison with academic partners and clinical student placements. 4. Participate in the conduct of research or collaborates with others in such activities.

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