Nurse Professional Development Generalist Job Opening

The Nurse Professional Development (NPD) Generalist possesses a strong knowledge base in teaching and learning theories; curriculum design; methods for validation of learning; research processes; and innovative technological options. Collaboration between the learner and the NPD Generalist enables the learner to document achievements, develop an awareness of self-perspective, and enrich her/his own professional practice. The NPD Generalist use innovative technologies and strategies to strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving abilities of the learner. The NPD Generalist creates an environment that promotes professional practice and strives for excellence in all aspects of the nursing process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The employee shall comply with all safety and health standards, and all rules, regulations, and orders which are applicable to the individual's own position, actions, and conduct.
• Performs duties and responsibilities within the scope of a Registered Professional Nurse as defined by the Wyoming Nurse Practice Act and Wyoming Medical Center policies and procedures.
• Provides leadership, expertise and support in planning, promoting, designing and ensuring delivery of education for nursing staff in accordance with educational plans.
• Develops an assessment process to determine clinical learning needs
• Assists in the selection of the most appropriate method of teaching to accommodate learning styles and the learning environment
• Leads the development and implementation of orientation programs for novice and experienced nursing employees and unit orientation of other clinical and student personnel as appropriate
• Evaluates outcomes
• Leads and promotes evidence based practice in line with regulatory requirements and healthcare trends to provide excellent, safe care.
• Participates in and incorporates research and/or evidence based practice as an advisor, investigator, collaborator, translator, integrator or evaluator
• Ensures educational programs are in alignment with regulatory requirements
• Participates in organizational regulatory readiness efforts
• Serves as a role model for practice development
• Designs, conducts or reports on research
• Critiques and communicates research findings to nursing staff for use in clinical decision making
• Provides guidance, expertise and support for clinically based nursing staff through bedside role modeling.
• Maintains clinical skills and expertise through participation in patient care activities
• Collaborates with nurse manager and/or clinical coordinator to establish remediation strategies as needed
• Promotes the development of professional practice of nursing students.
• Supports lifelong learning in collaboration with academic institutions, healthcare organizations, professional nursing organizations, and other NPD specialists
• Facilitates orientation of nursing students and assigned clinical faculty
• Partners with area nursing programs to facilitate transition of student into professional role
• Acts as educational resource and/or preceptor to undergraduate and graduate nursing students
• Leads process improvement initiatives.
• Provides direction and support to carry out organizational goals
• Develops, educates and implements processes that lead to improved quality outcomes
• Leads and/or participates in hospital or department based councils or committees
• Influences change processes
• Provides support to individual nursing staff, to enhance their professional development.
• Supports lifelong learning in collaboration by advising/mentoring nurses as they execute a professional development plan. This can include but is not limited to supporting staff in the clinical ladder advancement process or certification process.
• Models professionalism and integrity
• Promotes professional self-development.
• Maintains a current knowledge in areas of adult learning principles, educational process, clinical practice and leadership
• Seeks out opportunities for professional growth through organizational affiliations and certification within specialty area
• Negotiates a professional development plan based on self-evaluation and peer review
• Participates independently in continuing education activities to maintain competencies and to meet re-certification requirements
• Assures appropriate reporting of occurrences according to WMC Risk Management guidelines.
• Consistently practices patient safety behaviors and oversees department staff and functions to ensure patient safety at all times.
• As assigned by Manager, participates in preparation and delivery of performance evaluations for department staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.