Professional Development RN

POSITION DETAILS

Full-time with benefits; 80 hours per two week pay period, Monday through Friday day shift.  Must have flexibility to work evenings and weekends based on special projects or trainings.  No weekends or holidays.  Internal only!

JOB SUMMARY

The Professional Development RN is responsible for the coordination, development, implementation, evaluation and delivery of orientation, in-service education, continuing education and competency education for staff.  The RN also serves as a resource person to staff and managers, participates on committees and participates in performance improvement activities.  The RN is regularly visible and accessible to serve as a resource for staff.  The RN also is integral in planning, organizing and delivering educational programming to our community partners and community members. 

MAJOR JOB FUNCTION

1. Develops and implements required training and educational activities including, but not limited to, instructor led courses, self-study, computer assisted, or job aids consistent with objectives.
2. Is available to staff on patient care units to serve as a resource and provides “just in time” education and/or assists with skills.
3. Develops staff to be able to deliver quality care through orientation, initial, ongoing and annual competency assessments and education.
4. Assists in training staff on the appropriate use of equipment, supplies and resources.
5. Works with unit managers and HR in the analysis, development, implementation, testing and recording of staff competencies and annual education plans.  Assists with maintaining required documentation elements for staff education and competency assessment.
6. Coordinate and delivers on requests for learning and teaching opportunities.
7. Researches, designs, develops, coordinates and implements learning programs based on organizational and departmental needs.
8. Assists with facilitation and the coordination and training related to programs to meet the needs of training and certification.
9. Develops and implements educational activities including but not limited to, instructor led courses, or self-study, computer assisted.
10. Assists the department in developing, planning, organizing and delivering education to the community.
11. Exhibits and promotes a positive attitude and outlook in the workplace and in the community.  Demonstrates professional behavior that is conducive to learning.
12. Maintains required documentation elements for staff education and competency assessment. 
13. Participates in continuous quality improvement projects and assists with evaluation of the effectiveness of educational services.
14. Continually seeks educational opportunities to further gain knowledge of teaching, coordinating and services that would be beneficial to Tomah Health.
15. Maintains professional contacts through staff development peers, RWHC and state and local organizations as applicable.
16. Complies with Tomah Health Standards of Behavior.
17. Coordinates, tracks, and provides orientation to a variety of students who are utilizing Tomah Health as a clinical site.
18. Performs other duties as assigned.

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

1. WORK ETHICS STANDARD: Affirm a commitment to making the Tomah Health work environment better through: patient advocacy, continuing education, and valuation of each individual person.
2. COMMUNICATION STANDARD: Affirm a commitment to use open and honest communication with all Tomah Health customers (in-house & community-wide) through: basic customer courtesy (phone, written, face to face) and active listening.
3. TEAMWORK STANDARD: Affirm a commitment to be a proud, dependable Tomah Health TEAM member through: basic customer courtesy, patient advocacy, flexibility, and valuation of each individual person.
4. QUALITY STANDARD: Affirm a commitment to provide respectful, compassionate, quality care with integrity to all Tomah Health customers (in-house & community-wide) through: job excellence, patient advocacy, and self-dignity.
5. PROFESSIONALISM STANDARD: Affirm a commitment to professional conduct towards all Tomah Health customers (in-house & community-wide) through: collaboration, teamwork, appearance, environment, and valuation of each individual person.
6. ATTITUDE STANDARD: Affirm a commitment to maintain a positive, professional perspective towards all Tomah Health customers (in-house & community-wide) through: honest feedback, confidentiality, basic customer courtesy, and valuation of each individual person.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred, Associate’s degree acceptable.
2. 2-4 year’s healthcare experience required.
3. Prior experience with development and delivery of education preferred.
4. Current and valid WI Registered Nurse license.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

1. Possess the following skills:

1. Clinical expertise of work processes in both inpatient and outpatient settings
2. Excellent project management skills
3. Strong computer skills and interest in technology
4. Effective teaching/instructional skills
5. Excellent oral and written communication
6. Critical thinking

1. Excellent human relation skills as demonstrated by the ability to interface positively with all customers and employees.
2. Must have the ability to work with frequent interruptions, under stress, with minimal supervision, and to exercise initiative and judgment in analyzing, organizing, planning, prioritizing, scheduling and coordinating work with others.
3. Needs to possess as high level of intelligence, integrity, sense of responsibility and ability to comprehend and analyze details.
4. Ability to mentor and assist staff in professional growth.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
6. Must acquire the knowledge and maintain established competency levels to perform essential professional nursing practice.
7. Needs to possess as high level of intelligence, integrity, sense of responsibility and ability to comprehend and analyze details.
8. Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Duties require normal vision and hearing for both phone and computer work.
2. Frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.  The RN is required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch.
3. Requires extended periods of sitting in one position and constant computer use.
4. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.