What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Prof Development Practitioner II position at Tower Health?
The Nursing Professional Development Practitioner II/Nurse Educator uses tools, theories, skills and knowledge of nursing professional development (NPD) to improve the practice of staff. The NPD Practitioner functions in the roles Of change agent, mentor, facilitator of learning, leader, champion of scientific inquiry, partner for practice transitions, and advocate for the NPD specialty.
- Provide education to clinical support staff (CMAs, LPNs, and RNs) including onboarding, annual competencies, real time education, etc.
- Support the implementation of evidence based principles including infection control and prevention, policies and procedures, etc.
This position is located at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. In addition to providing education at the hospital, there will be travel to our satellite offices to provide education. The base schedule is 8a - 4:30p, but may vary with start and end times.
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Qualifications
Education Requirements
- 4 year/Bachelor's Degree
Experience
- Relevant Experience
Certification and Licensure
- PA Registered Nurse License
- ACLS Certification and instructor if responsible for specialty course program
- PALS Certification and Instructor if Responsible for specialty Course Program
Required Skills
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
Overview
About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.
St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.
In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.
About the Organization
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.
