What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Professional Development Specialist I position at MUSC?
Job Summary / Purpose
The Nursing Professional Development Specialist I reports to the Director of Nursing Excellence and the Manager of Clinical Excellence Education. Under indirect supervision, the Nursing Professional Development Specialist I consults with the Nursing leadership, ICCE, organizational leadership and interprofessional team to lead, develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based, quality and educational programs and activities that promote professional competency and role performance for nursing, interprofessional and non-licensed clinical staff.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC000413 CHS - Education - Clinical (Main)
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
Health-28
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Description
Hours per week : 40
Scheduled Work Hours / Shift : Days. Monday-Friday
Fair Labor Standards Act Status : Salaried
Requirements (Education, Work Experience, Licensure, Registry & / or Certifications) :
Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing and a minimum of five years of applied clinical experience as an RN is required. Master's degree is preferred. Work experience in an education role (clinical education, professional development, academic faculty) is preferred. Knowledge of Nursing Professional Development, adult learning theory, evidence-based practice and measurement of outcomes is preferred. An ability to establish collaborative working relationships with diverse groups and individuals, medical staff, and other health care providers is required.
Must complete the Association of Nursing Professional Development Transition to Nursing Professional Development Practice Fellowship in the first 6 months of hire. Must complete a Master's degree in Nursing within 4 years of hire into the role.
Current South Carolina licensure as a registered nurse or compact state required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR / AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Certifications may be required to maintain employment for a respective department.
Additional Job Description
Physical Requirements : Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined / cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform
