Staffing specialist Jobs in Dayton, OH

Job Description

The Professional Development Specialist (PDS) is a self-directed, professional registered nurse with advanced knowledge and expertise specific to his / her clinical area. The PDS serves as an educator, change agent, researcher, servant leader role model and mentor. The PDS role is developed in relationship to responsibilities and specialty population of practice. The PDS will be centrally based / department based and may have additional responsibilities within the department as the need arises.

Responsibilities

Follows Standards of Practice

Standard 1 : Assessment of Practice Gaps

• The nursing professional development specialist analyzes issues, trends and supporting data to determine the needs of individuals, organizations, and communities in relation to health care.

Standard 2 : Identification of Learning Needs

Standard 3 : Outcomes Identification

Standard 4 : Planning

Standard 5 : Implementation

Standard 5a : Coordination

Standard 5b : Facilitation of Positive Learning and Practice Environments

Standard 6 : Evaluation

Standard 7 : Ethics

Standard 8 : Education

Standard 9 : Evidence-based Practice and Research

Standard 10 : Quality of Nursing Professional Development Practice

Standard 11 : Change Management

Standard 12 : Leadership

Standard 13 : Collaboration

Standard 14 : Professional Practice Evaluation

Standard 15 : Resource Utilization

Standard 16 : Mentorship / Advancing the Profession

Duties and Responsibilities : Onboarding :

Assessment

Diagnosis

Identification of Educational Outcomes

Planning

Implementation

Evaluation

Duties and Responsibilities : On-Going Staff Education :

Assessment

Diagnosis

Identification of Educational Outcomes

Planning

Implementation

Evaluation

Duties and Responsibilities : Leadership

Demonstrates leadership skills such as the ability to motivate, educate, delegate, and mentor peers and other members of the healthcare team while effectively managing the care of patients and family members. Acts as a resource and educator for multidisciplinary team members and students, continuously evaluating and documenting competency.

Duties and Responsibilities : Professional Development :

Duties and Responsibilities : Other :

Duties and Responsibilities : UNIT POPULATION SERVED COMPETENCY :

Evidence exists that The Christ Hospital staff considers the special needs and behaviors of the specific patient populations served. Evidence also exists that shows the staff demonstrates those competencies that address the unique characteristics related to developmental, physical, psychosocial, mental, emotional, and social needs of patients across the life span. Associates should also be able to demonstrate those competencies that address the needs of patients with unique cultural norms, religious preferences, language / communication barriers and / or literacy limitations.

Qualifications

RELATIONSHIPS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

Please describe any specialized knowledge or skills, which are REQUIRED to perform the position duties. Do not personalize the job description, credentials, or knowledge and skills based on the current associate. List any special education required for this position.

EDUCATION :

Graduate of accredited school of nursing. BSN required / MSN with education focus, or MEd preferred.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE :

Minimum of five years of applicable clinical nursing experience or three years applicable clinical nursing experience and two years of formal educator experience preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE :

Excellent communication and teaching skills are required. Actively seeks opportunities in area of expertise and / or in education to improve own knowledge by regularly attending continuing education programs.