Nursing Professional Dev Specialist, RN

Overview: The Nursing Professional Development Specialist, RN is responsible for assessing, planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating educational activities for nursing throughout the system, in all WakeMed facilities, as a systemwide provider of nursing continuing professional development. Responsible for facilitation of professional growth and development of staff and to meet the needs of the system in orientation and continuing education programs through promotion of ongoing competency and quality patient care. Works corroboratively throughout the system to support the mission of the organization and the division of nursing specifically. Responsible for both the application of theoretical principles of adult learning and the educational process in order to meet organizational, divisional and/or unit based goals especially as they relate to patient outcomes. Acts as a resource to hospital staff on multiple levels and in various capacities to insure adherence to professional standards, regulatory agency requirements, NC Board of Nursing mandates and organizational policies/procedures and protocols. Department Description:

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure: Registered Nurse Required - And National Certification in Nursing Required - Within 1 Year of Hire Education: Master's Degree Related Field Required - Or Master's Degree Nursing Required Experience: 3 Years Nursing Required - And 2 Years Education - Teaching and Facilitation of Learning Preferred