Nurse Professional Development Coordinator Obstetrics

Overview

Nurse Professional Development Coordinator Obstetrics – Bon Secours Mercy Health

Join to apply for the Nurse Professional Development Coordinator Obstetrics role at Bon Secours Mercy Health. This role is responsible for the implementation and evaluation of education plans and programs developed from the annual educational needs assessment, with guidance from market/group and system nurse executive teams. It focuses on establishing collaborative relationships with operational leaders and staff on educational and professional nursing practice initiatives to meet educational needs and achieve expected outcomes related to key performance indicators and system/nursing strategic plans.

Supports the Nursing Excellence journey to achieve and maintain ANCC Magnet and Pathways to Excellence designation within assigned entities.

• Under the direction of the market practice and education leader, implement system nursing education and professional development programs and support evidence-based practice and nursing research efforts to ensure consistent and effective execution across assigned departments and facilities. This includes orientation and onboarding, RN Residency, preceptor program, and related activities.
• Apply critical thinking, the nursing process, adult learning principles, teaching/learning theories, and age-appropriate teaching strategies to the implementation of educational programs.
• Provide staff education and preceptor support and development, including coaching and mentoring for assigned departments.
• Incorporate learning design principles and learning technology to ensure effective learning experiences, competency assessment and validation, and alignment with practice changes, regulatory requirements, or hospital competency validation.
• Model behaviors that embody the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Instruct others to perform duties within the framework of nursing standards, policies, and procedures set by the organization, state Boards of Nursing, and regulatory/accreditation agencies.
• Monitor and report performance on programs and initiatives using available data to ensure educational programs meet organizational needs (e.g., nurse-sensitive outcomes, patient experience, finances, nurse turnover).
• Demonstrate competency in clinical care delivery, clinical processes, evidence-based practice, research and evaluation, and knowledge of regulatory requirements and national nursing standards across care settings.
• Partner with leadership and clinical stakeholders to implement clinical education and professional development programs, advocating for content and resources necessary for contemporary practice.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Not applicable to this position.

Required Minimum Education: 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent; for Roper St Francis Healthcare, MSN may be required.
Graduate Degree (Masters) preferred where indicated.

Specialty/Major: Nursing or Education

Licensure/Certification

Required:

Registered Nurse from an accredited program

Licensure/Certification Preferred: Professional development

Minimum Years and Type of Experience: For Bon Secours Mercy Health: 3 years of clinical experience in a related specialty with an additional 2 years in leadership roles and/or professional development project work;
For Roper St Francis Healthcare: 5 years of clinical experience required

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Basic Life Support (BLS), strong written and verbal communication, ability to work independently, knowledge of Microsoft Office and clinical information systems; knowledge of the Nursing Professional Development Practice Model and education concepts/processes for adult learning

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Knowledge of ANCC Magnet or Pathways to Excellence Program requirements

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• Required travel not to exceed 10% (long-distance or air travel as needed).
• General office environment; may be exposed to human blood and other…