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GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:
Responsible for providing education and administrative support for centralized educational activities in conjunction with the Professional Development Practice Specialist/ Department Director. Participates in designing, implementing, and evaluating professional development activities at the unit and centralized level. Is the key department lead for coordinating various programs and classes/events. Assists with or oversees the effective and efficient implementation of the key education, annual competence assessment, preceptor and instructor development, required ongoing training, patient education, and evidence-based practice.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.
1. Assists with identification of learning needs and implementing educational strategies to achieve those learning needs. (Facilitator/Coordinator Role)
* Facilitates the creation of a climate conducive to learning and a good relationship with learners/customers.
* Coordinates programs and educational activities/events across systems, departments and disciplines.
* Develops programs and educational activities/events that address identified learning needs.
* Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate or program compliance and integrity guidelines.
* Facilitates the use and management of equipment and training rooms to ensure upkeep and optimal use.
* Maintains policies and procedures associated with key programs and education activities as needed.
1. Oversees the designs and implementation of educational activities. (Educator Role)
* Assigns and oversees the development and implementation of evidenced based education programs, in-services and continuing education utilizing principles of adult education.
* Uses and evaluates material resources and facilities for effectiveness in education endeavors.
* Implements activities to support critical thinking skills and facilitate behavioral change.
* Assists with the development and implementation of conferences/seminars for the medical, nursing, and other clinical disciplines community and health programs for the general community; develops promotional materials and brochures.
* Possesses proficient knowledge of how to apply adult teaching learning principles in educational activities.
* Teaches courses as necessary to support workload of the team.
* Maintains instructorship status in the identified specialty courses as required.
2. Oversees the implementation of new learning into the practice environment and serves as a resource for professional growth and development of other personnel. (Consultant Role)
* Participates in committees and projects organizationally.
* Serves as a resource person and consultant to staff, clinical students and instructors.
* Acts as a role model for new Professional Development staff and preceptors.
3. Supports implementation of evidence-based practice into nursing and other clinical professional development educational activities. (Researcher Role)
* Supports the integration of research into clinical practice.
* Incorporates research findings into educational programs.
* Assesses resources needed to facilitate data collection.
* Participates in data collection associated that can be used for decision-making or program change.
* Monitors data and quality outcomes to identify trends in programs and modifies as necessary.
4. Assists the administrative structures to achieve departmental goals. (Leader Role)
* Maintain required documentation and recordkeeping systems for students, programs and instructors as necessary per program/regulatory requirements.
* Assumes program lead role as required for assigned program i.e. Transition to Professional Nursing Practice, American Heart Association Training Center.
* Becomes a CNE Nurse Planner under the direction of the DCH Lead Nurse Planner when requested to support the overall needs of the department or specialty service area.
* Supports the maintenance of regulatory requirements, including NPSG’s, HIPAA etc.
* Participates and organizes departmental meetings and committee meetings.
* Performs other duties as assigned to accomplish organizational goals.
* Provides administrative support for unit based operations.
* Starts and completes tasks with minimum of prompting. Willing to make recommendations and assume additional responsibilities to improve workflow, workload and efficiency.
* Adjusts and updates schedule to facilitate needs of staff, timekeeping and workforce management.
* Supports program database/learning management system.
* Displays strong critical thinking and leadership skills.
* Follows established organizational guidelines to determine deployment of resources.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
* Bachelors degree in Nursing and a Master degree in Nursing, or relevant field required.
* Licensed as an RN in the State of Texas.
* Education and/or experience in adult education preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
* Current Texas RN Licensure.
* Specialty certification in professional development or training and development preferred. Certification required to be attempted upon reaching eligibility.
* Certification as an instructor in specialty courses to support team as appropriate and determined by Director.
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