Nursing Professional Development Generalist - Boston, United States - Boston Medical Center

Boston Medical Center

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Boston, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Position:
Nursing Professional Development Generalist**
Department: Critical Care

Schedule: 24 hours, Off-Shift, Nights
***: The role of Nursing Professional Development Generalist (NPDG) supports the continuum of learning and professional development for maintenance of competence in role performance. This role consists of assessment of staff learning needs, evaluation for clinical knowledge, skills and attitudes, attainment of individual goals and objectives, planning and implementation of evidence-based activities designed in positive practice environments. The NPDG provides the leadership and direction for staff on the units that is aimed at optimizing patient outcomes, decreasing harm, and attaining strategic goals. The NPDG facilitates shared governance practices and effectively utilizes the nursing process to provide support to nursing staff, focused on nurses new to their roles.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

Assessment of Practice Gaps Competencies (APND Standard 1)

Validates identified needs with key stakeholders

Identification of Learning Needs Competencies. (APND Standard 2)

Collects data systematically and purposefully from a variety of sources (under the guidance of the Nursing Professional Development Specialist "NPDS")

Direct observation

Standards and Guidelines

Regulatory agencies

Stakeholders

Assess knowledge, skill and practice gaps within unit and department Prioritizes data collection activities based on immediate and anticipated needs in alignment organizational strategic goals Uses technologies to facilitate comprehensive assessment of current and future individual and organizational needs Collects pertinent data using valid and reliable techniques and instruments Uses evidence based assessment techniques/ instruments to define potential issues, problems and needs Conducts initial and ongoing assessments of competence Documents needs assessment/ data in retrievable format Sustains ongoing process for data collection

Outcomes Identification Competencies. (APND Standard 3)

Defines expected outcomes using measurable terms Documents expected outcomes that demonstrate learning and activity /program impact

Planning Competencies (ANPD Standard 4)

Develops content in collaboration with target audience and content experts (NPDS) Respects diversity (cultural, ethnic, generational, and other) in planning to meet learner needs.

Uses adult learning concepts and instructional design principles when planning an activity Individualizes content to the target audience, resources available, and domains of learning Collaborates with other professionals to enhance the comprehensiveness of the plan Markets the plan using promotional materials that are accurate, comprehensive and appeal to the target audience

5.1 Implementation Competencies (ANPD Standard 5)

Implements the plan in coordinated and timely manner Demonstrates respect, equity, and empathy in actions and interactions with diverse learners Uses current evidence based content specific to the issue/ trends to achieve defined outcomes Collaborates with colleagues and stakeholders Implements an educational plan using principles and concepts of quality Engages participants in learning activities Adjusts materials/ teaching strategies appropriate to the situation and learner's developmental level, learning needs and readiness, ability to learn, language and culture.

A Coordination Competencies (ANPD Standard 5A)

Coordinates implementation of an educational plan, including activities and resources necessary to achieve desired outcomes Documents the coordination of the activity

B Facilitation of a Positive Learning and Practice Environment Competencies (ANPD Standard 5B)

Facilitates education of learners to meet their professional development needs Selects appropriate psychomotor, cognitive, and affective educational content, materials, techniques and strategies to establish a positive learning environment Uses skills and tools appropriately vetted for the culture, literacy, and language of the learners served Uses various educational strategies to meet the needs of the learners Promotes anticipatory thinking in learners to identify future needs of patients Creates opportunities for feedback and evaluation of the effectiveness of the educational content, teaching strategies, and learning environment

Evaluation Competencies (ANPD Standard 6)

Uses valid, reliable and relevant methods and instruments to measure processes and outcomes Involves learners and stakeholders in the evaluation process Documents the results of the evaluation Disseminates the evaluation results of learning activities

Ethics Competencies (ANPD Standard 7)

Incorporates the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, Nursing professional Development: Scope and Standards of practice, and other relevant standards, guidelines, benchmarks regulations, and laws to guide practice Protects the autonomy, dignity, confidentiality and r