CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (Birthing & Mother Infant Units)
Company: South Shore Health
Location: Weymouth
Posted on: April 20, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description SummaryOffering a comprehensive Maternal-Fetal
Medicine Program and Obstetrics Emergency Department, we deliver
over 3,700 infants - right here on the South Shore! We are looking
to add a new member to our elite Clinical Professional Development
team who will assess designs, present, coordinate and evaluate
educational programs and orientation for our Birthing & Mother
Infant Unit Nurses. These educational offering assure competence
while advancing the knowledge, skills and ability of the clinical
colleague from novice to expert, including all Transition Into
Practice Programs.
*** Prior Birthing Unit experience strongly preferred as is MSN
(completion and/or currently in process) ***Job
DescriptionEssential Functions1 - Education - -a - Collects and
assesses data and information related to education needs and other
pertinent situations, including identification of trends, issues
and supporting data to determine a comprehensive education program
for assigned units/clinics including classroom, clinical
experiences and learning technologies - -b - Assesses plans,
develops, implements and evaluates comprehensive education programs
to meet the orientation and ongoing competency needs and
professional development needs of the Department leadership and
staff, with specific focus for his/her departments/ units/clinics,
which supports the South Shore Health (SSH) model of professional
nursing/clinical practice - -c - Ensures all programs meet the
Department (s) and regulatory expectations and standards. Adheres
to national education practice standards and stays abreast of and
incorporates current research into nursing/clinical education
practice. Programs are based on adult learning principles,
organizational and learning theory consistent with SSH endorsed
philosophy and direction - -d - Provides consultation to enhance
continuing education, professional development opportunities and
mentorship opportunities - -e - Develops and delivers/coordinates
other educational programs as directed (e.g., Grand Rounds,
in-services, continuing education, job-specific and specialty
curricula) to support competence and professional growth SSH
nursing/clinical staff - -f - Develops curricula that is reflective
of evidence-based practice and uses the appropriate methods of
teaching to accommodate learning styles and the learning
environment - -g - Plans, develops, and evaluates the preceptor
program to enhance the orientation process and the retention of
staff. Provides leadership to preceptors and serves as a role model
through educational programs and ongoing coaching and mentoring -
-h - Serves as a facilitator to nurse residents and actively
mentors and supports their growth in the profession and clinical
practice including transition to practice programs - -i -
Participates in continuing education provider unit as a Nurse
Planner. Utilizes American Nurses Credentialing Center Commission
on Accreditation (ANCC) criteria to assess needs, plan, implement
and evaluate continuing nursing education activities which qualify
for continuing education credit. Participates in activities to keep
abreast of the changes to the ANCC criteria, the
policies/procedures of the provider unit, and the expectations of
the Nurse Planner role2 - Orientation - -a - Collaborates with
Department/Clinical Manager to develop individualized orientation
programs for all new staff members within the department(s) - -b -
Assesses plans, develops, implements and evaluates comprehensive
education programs to meet the orientation and ongoing competency
needs and professional development needs in area of expertise - -c
- Maintains competency based orientation program for all staff
within the department. - -d - Collaborates with and mentors unit
based preceptors to provide comprehensive orientation experiences
for all new staff members3 - Research/EBP - -a - Integrates
relevant research outcomes into nursing professional development
practice through effective learning activities - -b - Evaluates
outcomes of the educational programs and utilizes findings for
continued improvement. Incorporates objective assessment of
classroom and clinical performance into evidence-based evaluation
framework. Applies measurement instruments and statistical
analysis, seeking consultation when needed - -c - Supports
integration of research into practice and helps develop staff
members' knowledge and skills in the research process4 - Community/
Outreach - -a - Engages as an educator in area of clinical
specialty on a local, state, or national level to determine trends
in clinical education, practice and regulation effecting clinical
roles - -b - Promotes and cultivates positive relationships with
academic programs to foster positive image. Is accessible to and
supportive of undergraduate and graduate nursing students and
faculty from affiliating schools of nursing - -c - Consults with
the community for program planning and implementation and
evaluation in order to meet staff development and patient care
need5 - Leadership - -a - Supports the implementation of management
decisions that affect nursing practice in the clinical area. Plans
educational programming for new or changing programs of care.
Assists in development of clinical policies and procedures as
requested - -b - Provides guidance, resources and knowledge for
professional growth of others - -c - Participates in quality
performance improvement activities - -d - Mentors colleagues, other
nurses, students and others as appropriate - -e - Demonstrates
leadership in nursing/clinical area through involvement in
professional organizations - -f - Participates in strategic
planning, ad hoc projects and educational activities as assigned
for the department. Communicates effectively with colleagues across
the system to advance goal achievement - -g - Demonstrates
responsibility for reporting to licensing, certification,
accreditation, and other regulatory bodies for educational program
compliance - -h - Accepts Committee and workgroup appointments and
actively participates to affect change in patient care and the SSH
system.i - Facilitates simulation learning in alignment with
regulatory standards and department needs -Required additional
Knowledge, and AbilitiesDemonstrated leadership skill and
communication skills. -Commitment to adult learner education as a
methodology for promoting continuous quality improvement in the
delivery of patient care and services.
Keywords: South Shore Health, Weymouth , CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (Birthing & Mother Infant Units), Healthcare , Weymouth, Massachusetts
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