Professional Development Coordinator (RN)

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GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

Responsible for providing education and administrative support for centralized educational activities in conjunction with the Professional Development Practice Specialist/ Department Director. Participates in designing, implementing, and evaluating professional development activities at the unit and centralized level. Is the key department lead for coordinating various programs and classes/events. Assists with or oversees the effective and efficient implementation of the key education, annual competence assessment, preceptor and instructor development, required ongoing training, patient education, and evidence-based practice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.

1. Assists with identification of learning needs and implementing educational strategies to achieve those learning needs. (Facilitator/Coordinator Role)

• Facilitates the creation of a climate conducive to learning and a good relationship with learners/customers.
• Coordinates programs and educational activities/events across systems, departments and disciplines.
• Develops programs and educational activities/events that address identified learning needs.
• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate or program compliance and integrity guidelines.
• Facilitates the use and management of equipment and training rooms to ensure upkeep and optimal use.
• Maintains policies and procedures associated with key programs and education activities as needed.

• Assigns and oversees the development and implementation of evidenced based education programs, in-services and continuing education utilizing principles of adult education.
• Uses and evaluates material resources and facilities for effectiveness in education endeavors.
• Implements activities to support critical thinking skills and facilitate behavioral change.
• Assists with the development and implementation of conferences/seminars for the medical, nursing, and other clinical disciplines community and health programs for the general community; develops promotional materials and brochures.
• Possesses proficient knowledge of how to apply adult teaching learning principles in educational activities.
• Teaches courses as necessary to support workload of the team.
• Maintains instructorship status in the identified specialty courses as required.

• Participates in committees and projects organizationally.
• Serves as a resource person and consultant to staff, clinical students and instructors.
• Acts as a role model for new Professional Development staff and preceptors.

• Supports the integration of research into clinical practice.
• Incorporates research findings into educational programs.
• Assesses resources needed to facilitate data collection.
• Participates in data collection associated that can be used for decision-making or program change.
• Monitors data and quality outcomes to identify trends in programs and modifies as necessary.

• Maintain required documentation and recordkeeping systems for students, programs and instructors as necessary per program/regulatory requirements.
• Assumes program lead role as required for assigned program i.e. Transition to Professional Nursing Practice, American Heart Association Training Center.
• Becomes a CNE Nurse Planner under the direction of the DCH Lead Nurse Planner when requested to support the overall needs of the department or specialty service area.
• Supports the maintenance of regulatory requirements, including NPSG’s, HIPAA etc.
• Participates and organizes departmental meetings and committee meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned to accomplish organizational goals.
• Provides administrative support for unit based operations.
• Starts and completes tasks with minimum of prompting. Willing to make recommendations and assume additional responsibilities to improve workflow, workload and efficiency.
• Adjusts and updates schedule to facilitate needs of staff, timekeeping and workforce management.
• Supports program database/learning management system.
• Displays strong critical thinking and leadership skills.
• Follows established organizational guidelines to determine deployment of resources.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in Nursing and a Master degree in Nursing, or relevant field required.
• Licensed as an RN in the State of Texas.
• Education and/or experience in adult education preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Current Texas RN Licensure.
• Specialty certification in professional development or training and development preferred. Certification required to be attempted upon reaching eligibility.
• Certification as an instructor in specialty courses to support team as appropriate and determined by Director.