What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Maternity position at Middlesex Hospital?
Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Maternity
- Department: West 3
- Hours: 32.00 per week
- Shift: Shift 1
Position Summary
The Nursing Professional Development Specialist acts as a facilitator of learning, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, and a partner for practice transition to improve healthcare outcomes. Facilitates collaborative partnership and promotes evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives.Meets the standards in accordance with established hospital, State, Federal, Joint Commission standards.Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing ANPD (Association for Nursing Professional Development) certification required within two years At least two years of experience in Labor, Post-partum and Special Care Nursery Certification in speciality area
Preferred Qualifications: Master of Science in Nursing Demonstrated knowledge of education methodology such as needs assessment, curriculum development, instructional design and principles of adult learning. Must possess excellent communication, teaching, group facilitation and presentation skills, teamwork and flexibility is needed adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback. Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to Needs minimal sustained direction in assessing needs, directing staff and carrying out departmental and professional responsibilities. Able to be flexible with time. Working hours may exceed eight hours per day and is based on what is needed to accomplish work at hand.
Comprehensive Benefits Offered
- Competitive and affordable benefits package
- Shift Differentials
- Continuing Education assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student Loan relief through Fiducius
- Quick commute access from I-84, Route 9 and surrounding areas
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