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Job Title : Nursing Professional Development Associate
Location : Danville, Pennsylvania
Job Category : Nursing Support Services, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule : Days
Work Type : Full time
Department : Nursing Education Division
Date Posted : 02 / 19 / 2025
Job ID : R-70349
Job Summary
Develops and implements innovative educational strategies to meet the educational needs of onboarding unlicensed staff. Collaborates with other team members and individuals to assist in the development of program curriculum to meet the needs of the organization. Assists in the implementation and continuing support of the electronic medical record changes and education.
Job Duties
- Participate in the development of curriculum for unlicensed nursing orientation program, that incorporates evidence-based instructional practices
- Provide periodic unlicensed Preceptor Program instruction, approximately four (4) times a year.
- Provide instructional support for training of interns, externs and pre-Physician Assistant students on topics outlined in the unlicensed curriculum.
- Assist with preparing and organizing an annual one-day Nursing Assistant Conference as needed.
- Work with system Nursing Professional Development Practitioners and unlicensed instructors to develop, update and implement course outlines, lesson plans, and examinations to meet the academic and behavioral objectives of the unlicensed orientation program.
- Provides classroom instruction to unlicensed staff using innovative techniques and processes.
- Work with the Nursing Professional Development team to establish, teach, and evaluate professional development activities.
- Work with department admin to maintain and keep current all handouts and materials for unlicensed orientees.
- Work with system instructors to develop and keep current digital presentations (e.g., PowerPoint, etc.) that align with the unlicensed system orientation curriculum.
- Coordinate guest speaker participation and presentations, as appropriate, in the delivery of the unlicensed orientation curriculum.
- Adapt instructional methods and materials to the unlicensed orientation curriculum to meet unlicensed needs based on feedback from staff evaluations, Nursing Professional Development Practitioners and managers.
- Observe, evaluate, and document student performance and progress in classroom and clinical skills settings
- Establish, observe, provide feedback and individually document work attributes of the unlicensed orientees such as, but not limited to, being on time, attendance, appropriate attire, teamwork, civility, etc.
- Maintain essential records pertinent to areas of instructional responsibilities.
- Maintain instructional expertise in all content areas of curriculum- classroom and clinical.
- Promote the unlicensed nursing career pathway
- Provide supplemental trainings and other professional development to employees of Geisinger as needed.
Work is typically performed in a classroom or clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 5 years-Related work experience (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
Our Purpose & Values
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES : Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS : We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE : We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING : We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY : We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
