What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Development Specialist, MedSurg/Telemetry position at VHC Health?
Purpose & Scope
The Staff Development Specialist I is involved in the training and professional development of staff at all levels of the organization. Unit based Staff Development Specialist I may oversee direct and indirect care of patients. Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative collaborations, along with demonstrated leadership ability are inherent in the position. The position requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures as well as standard practice guidelines and regulatory requirements. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential. Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position.
Education
Education within relevant clinical area supported by job function
Five years of healthcare/medical - nursing/patient care experience in relevant discipline is preferred.
Certification/Licensure
Professional Certification within relevant clinical area
BLS certification is required.
Membership in one professional organization is preferred.
Other Qualifications
Special Certifications Depending on the unit the Staff Development Specialist I is assigned to, there may be additional required certifications such as, but not limited to, PALS, ACLS, NRP, Chemo Therapy, or NIH Stroke Certification.
ACLS or PALS cards stand as showing competence in BLS Skills per American Heart Association Guidelines. If an employee holds current ACLS or PALS certification, this meets the requirement for BLS in their job description. They do not need to also carry a separate BLS certification.
The Staff Development Specialist I is involved in the training and professional development of staff at all levels of the organization. Unit based Staff Development Specialist I may oversee direct and indirect care of patients. Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative collaborations, along with demonstrated leadership ability are inherent in the position. The position requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures as well as standard practice guidelines and regulatory requirements. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential. Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position.
Education
Education within relevant clinical area supported by job function
- Nursing - Bachelor’s in Nursing is to be obtained in 24 months or equivalent experience in nursing is required, Master’s preferred
- Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation - Master’s degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology, required.
- Radiology - Associate’s in Radiologic Technology required, Bachelor’s preferred.
Five years of healthcare/medical - nursing/patient care experience in relevant discipline is preferred.
Certification/Licensure
Professional Certification within relevant clinical area
- Nursing - Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions or compact state licensure is required.
- Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation - Licensed as a PT/OT/SLP by VADHP
- Radiology - Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required or Registered with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
BLS certification is required.
Membership in one professional organization is preferred.
Other Qualifications
Special Certifications Depending on the unit the Staff Development Specialist I is assigned to, there may be additional required certifications such as, but not limited to, PALS, ACLS, NRP, Chemo Therapy, or NIH Stroke Certification.
ACLS or PALS cards stand as showing competence in BLS Skills per American Heart Association Guidelines. If an employee holds current ACLS or PALS certification, this meets the requirement for BLS in their job description. They do not need to also carry a separate BLS certification.