Professional Development Specialist RN (Nursing Education), Danbury Hospital
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Overview
Schedule
Alternate-schedule
Full-time
Education
Nursing (RN, LPN)
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$46-$85/hour
Benefits
Paid Community Service Time
Career Development
Health & Wellness Programs
Job Description
Description
At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+strong heartsandopen minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.
Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program.
Our accolades include the following:
- The Leapfrog Group- Grade A for quality and patient safety
- U.S. News & World Report- High performance in heart failure treatment
- Healthgrades- One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals
- Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
- Joint Commission- Gold seal of approval in spine surgery
At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible—always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.
Shift: 4x10 hour night shift 9:00pm-7:30am Monday thru Friday (variable)Control hours: 40Requirements
Minimum 5 years in specialized nursing field.
Master’s Degree in nursing required.
Knowledge in DOH (CT) nursing practice requirements
Knowledge of Joint Commission accreditation requirements for the Division of Patient Care Services. Experienced in delivering group presentation
Current and unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse License
Certificate in BLS, ACLS, and PALS provider status required.
Instructor in AHA training in one area (BLS, ACLS, PALS – must be obtained within 6 months of hire)
Nursing certification preferredSummary:
The Professional Development Practice Specialist is the clinical expert in evidence-based nursing practice in the specific clinical area assigned. The Professional Development Practice Specialist will work under the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing Professional Development roles established by the American Nurse’s Credentialing Center (ANCC) to include: Educator, Consultant, Researcher, Facilitator, Change Agent, and Leader. The PDS will also exemplify the eight nursing characteristics identified in the AACN Synergy Model (Clinical Judgment, Facilitation of Learning, and Response to Diversity, Clinical Inquiry, Systems Thinking, Collaboration, Advocacy, and Caring Practices.
Population Served for this role will be the clinical nurses who specialize in a certain skill set that requires advanced training.
Responsibilities:
1.Determines nursing practice and system interventions that will promote patient, family, and community safety within the special clinical area.
2.Uses effective strategies for changing clinician and interdisciplinary team behavior to encourage adoption of evidence-based practices and innovations in care delivery.
3.Oversees specialty department and division competency assessment processes aligning them on a system level.
4.Identifies and prioritizes emerging needs in collaboration with PD and nursing leadership through assessment and evaluation of current system processes.
5.Facilitates research and quality projects and integrates the research findings into the advancement of the clinical practice of the nurse.
6.Participates in processes that may be necessary in changes in organizational structure or goals, accreditation criteria, legal mandates, or advances in diagnosis, treatment and patient outcomes.
7.Cultivates a climate of clinical inquiry across spheres of influence for nursing and nursing partners. Evaluates the need for improvement or redesign of the care delivery process to improve safety, efficiency, reliability, and quality.
8.Provides educational consultation on the specialty unit and organizational level through participation in committees, councils, and administrative teams. This includes but is not limited to systematic evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of clinical practice, use of theoretical frameworks strategies and methodologies to promote behavior change, promotion of positive learning and practice environments, facilitation of skills, assessment of knowledge verses performance gaps.
9.Uses knowledge of legal and ethical issues relevant to the special nursing practice.
10.Proficient in EMR documentation systems to including consultation of build, analyzing documentation standards, re-design of documentation requirements, and assessment of documentation skills of the clinical nurse.
11.Writes policies on nursing practice in collaboration with nursing leadership and physician partners that focus on the standards as set forth by the nursing specialty organization.
12.Develops plans of corrective action, in collaboration with leadership, for clinical staff that do not adhere to the tenants of the specialized nursing practice as determined in organizational policy
13.Maintain and Model Nuvance Health Values. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
14.Performs other duties as required.
Working Conditions:• Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity• Occupational: Some occupational risk• Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force• Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Danbury HospitalDepartment: Nursing Education
Exempt: Yes
Salary Range: $45.93 - $85.29 HourlyWithstrong hearts andopen minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!
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FAQs About Professional Development Specialist RN (Nursing Education), Danbury Hospital Jobs at Nuvance Health
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This job at Nuvance Health is located in Danbury, Connecticut, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Nuvance Health?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $45.93–$85.29 per hour for this role.
What employment applies to this position at Nuvance Health?
Nuvance Health lists this position under the following employment categories:
- Alternate-schedule
- Full-time
What experience level is required for this role at Nuvance Health?
Nuvance Health is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What education level is required for this job?
The education requirement for this position is Nursing (RN, LPN). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
What benefits are offered by Nuvance Health for this role?
Nuvance Health offers following benefits: Paid Community Service Time, Career Development, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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