Overview

Compensation DisclaimerCompensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.Department: Community Training CenterFTE: 1.00Full TimeShift: DaysPosition Summary:Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate clinical and non-clinical educational programs for HSC Operational Components. Ensure adherence to Hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.Detailed responsibilities: PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right" EDUCATION ASSESSMENT - Identify educational needs, practice gaps and issues of staff by collecting data and related information; analyze issues, trends, and supporting evidence to determine needs of individuals, departments, and the organization EDUCATION PLAN - Develop instructional program(s), in collaboration with others and based on identified learning needs, that prescribe(s) education curricula, strategies, alternatives, and resources; take into account quality indicators and policies, procedures, guidelines; integrate research findings into plan INSTRUCTION - Implement or coordinate the implementation of the educational curricula utilizing adult learning principles to employ the most appropriate methodology(ies) to meet goals and objectives; teach relevant content; coordinate educational initiatives and activities; ensure safety and comfort and promote positive learning and practice environments OUTCOMES & EVALUATION - Identify outcomes of the educational plan; analyze educational program evaluations; monitor and evaluate progress toward attainment of goals; seek feedback from participants, other educators, and administrators; revise plans accordingly QUALITY - Maintain and systematically enhance the quality of instructional programs and effectiveness of the nursing professional development (NPD) practitioner; apply quality improvement processes; use creativity and innovation to improve the learning experience; act as a change agent by identifying solutions to problems, addressing barriers, and supporting implementation of new ideas based on evidence; educate staff on change; exhibit flexibility PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE - Maintain current knowledge and competency in field of expertise and professional development practice; enhance professional growth through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, and attending in-services; serve as a role model; maintain certification in specialty area; attend meetings and represent department or hospital on committees as assigned; evaluate personal practice in relationship to professional practice; take action to address identified area(s) for improvement; advance the NPD specialty through mentoring and contributing to the professional development of others ETHICS - Integrate ethics within all areas of NPD practice; protect the autonomy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights of learners; maintain integrity of the educational process and activities LEADERSHIP - Provide leadership in all areas of professional practice; create a healthy work environment; ensure educational goals are aligned with organizational goals and strategic plan; demonstrate a passion for quality EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE & RESEA