Nursing Prof Dev Specialist - Nebraska Biocontainment Unit

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Position/Department Highlights

The Nebraska Biocontainment Unit  (NBU) is a 10 bed, mixed acuity unit for patients of all ages and conditions who are infected with a special pathogen disease.   

We also staff the National Quarantine Unit in the Davis Global Center, the only one in the United States.

This exciting opportunity will allow you to be part of an elite team that works and trains on a national level.  Being part of this team will allow or encourage you to purse an interest in special pathogen infections such as Ebola Virus Disease, Lassa Fever, Nipah virus and other emerging diseases. 

Team members are provided with training on infection control strategies and undergo advanced training on the proper use of PPE, biocontainment skills, resiliency and much more.

Shift Details: 

Days

Full time (Monday-Friday)

Exempt role- 1.0FTE

Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate processes to meet the educational, development and competency need of nursing and nursing support staff through effective use of a variety of learning activities. Align activities with programs and processes the standardized functions for Nursing Professional Development.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of three years current applicable clinical experience in a health care setting required.

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) required.

Demonstrated ability to plan development activities that impact positive outcomes and performance.

Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills required.

Demonstrated ability to instruct and collaborate with others required.

Ability to solve complex problems through a well-ordered approach required.

Knowledge of systems and change theory, individual, and group behaviors, teaching and learning principles, and research outcomes required.

Ability to balance and prioritize diverse clinical and leadership responsibilities required. 

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.

Based on position, one or more of the following courses including STABLE, smoking cessation counseling, basic critical care or other specialty training courses is preferred

Certification and ANPD or clinical specialty preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.