Nursing Professional Development Specialist I - Charleston, SC, United States - MUSC
Description
Job Description Summary
The Nursing Professional Development Specialist I reports to the Director of Nursing Excellence and the Manager of Clinical Excellence Education.
Under indirect supervision, the Nursing Professional Development Specialist I consults with the Nursing leadership, ICCE, organizational leadership and interprofessional team to lead, develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based, quality and educational programs and activities that promote professional competency and role performance for nursing, interprofessional and non-licensed clinical staff.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Health-28
Work Shift
Entity/Organization:
MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift:
Day
Job Summary/Purpose :
The Nursing Professional Development Specialist I reports to the Director of Nursing Excellence and the Manager of Clinical Excellence Education.
Under indirect supervision, the Nursing Professional Development Specialist I consults with the Nursing leadership, ICCE, organizational leadership and interprofessional team to lead, develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based, quality and educational programs and activities that promote professional competency and role performance for nursing, interprofessional and non-licensed clinical staff.
Minimum Training and Education:
Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing and a minimum of five years of applied clinical experience as an RN is required.
Work experience in an education role (clinical education, professional development, academic faculty) is preferred. Knowledge of Nursing Professional Development, adult learning theory, evidence-based practice and measurement of outcomes is preferred.An ability to establish collaborative working relationships with diverse groups and individuals, medical staff, and other health care providers is required.
Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations.
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