Professional Development Specialist - Women's and Children's Unit Focus

Overview

A Day in the Life of a Professional Development Specialist The Professional Development Specialist plays a key role in advancing the clinical and professional growth of nursing staff and other healthcare professionals across the organization. Working under the guidance of the Director of Professional Practice, this position designs, implements, and sustains educational and certification programs that strengthen staff competencies and promote the delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based care.

The Specialist also supports initiatives and programs that foster career development and lifelong learning for a diverse range of healthcare providers in both hospital and community settings.

• 403(b) with 4% employer match
• ANCC Magnet Hospital
• 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Sponsored Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Loan Forgiveness Eligible

• Assesses, plans, develops, and delivers clinical education and professional development programs that align with leadership strategic learning initiatives and goals, quality improvement efforts, and evolving clinical practices.
• Utilizes diverse instructional methods, including lectures, simulations, teleconferences, and e-learning platforms.
• Evaluates learning effectiveness using outcome measures and performance data.
• Facilitates the integration of evidence-based practices into clinical settings. Leads and supports data collection, analysis, and application to inform practice improvements.
• Serves on committees and interdisciplinary teams, providing expertise in clinical learning, evidence based practices, and decision-making.
• Oversees and enhances orientation programs for new and transitioning staff.
• Serves as a role model for clinical excellence, patient safety, and evidence-based care while fostering a culture of professional growth and lifelong learning.
• Supports the development of preceptors, mentors, clinical scholars, and nurse residency programs.
• Establishes and maintains program credibility through consistent visibility, current knowledge, and a culture of approachability and responsiveness.
• Maintains accurate and timely records using department-specific documentation systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards related to education and training.
• Provides oversight and management of assigned certification programs. Manages the quality of assigned certification programs by selecting, training, mentoring, managing and evaluating ancillary instructors to ensure tasks are completed to the required standards.
• Provides routine updates to certification curricula to ensure content reflects current standards of practice.

• Knowledge and expertise of clinical skills necessary for areas of specialty
• Ability to maintain accountability for achieving clinical competencies and workforce development goals
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and their application in clinical education
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills, with proficiency in computer-based and web-based learning technologies
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to rapidly assess and prioritize needs
• Proactive and self-directed, with the ability to take initiative, solve problems, and drive process improvements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing, Education, or related field
• Wyoming Registered Nurse License or enhanced Nurse Licensure (eNLC)
• Three (3) or more years of experience in area of specialty (or equivalent area)
• Fourteen (14) Days:
  Cheyenne Regional AHA RQI within 14 calendar days
• Six (6) Months:
  Additional requirements/certifications as noted in the Mandatory Requirements for Specialty Units list below

• Master's degree or higher in Nursing, Education, or related field
• Two (2) or more years of experience in a position with primary responsibility for design and delivery of learning content
• Additional certifications in education, professional development, or specialty practice (i.e., CCRN, RNC)

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to great health.

Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our…