| Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Wilmington Medical/Surgical Units As a member of the health care team and Institute of Learning, Leadership and Education department, the Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) provides oversight of education for staff and inter-professional teams, support for role transition and professional development, and evidence based quality nursing practice. The NPDS supports the strategic goals of Christiana Care Health System, Medical & Surgical units in Wilmington Hospital. Highlights: - As a member of the iLead team, you will have a role where you can make a direct impact on the quality of care of our patients. -Work for a twice recognized Magnet Status Hospital. -Generous PTO. Competitive pay with a robust benefits package. RESPONSIBILITIES: -Promotes clinical inquiry through participation in nursing research, dissemination of research findings, and integration of new evidence into practice. -Mentors staff in coordination of quality improvement projects that align with organizational goals. -Facilitates the onboarding of employees to ensure integration to the role on both unit and system-wide levels, focusing on retention and growth. -Develops, coordinates, and evaluates individualized orientation plans for employees that guide the employee toward achieving and maintaining job competency. -Develops, coordinates, and evaluates competency programs and identifies deficiencies in staff competency. -Identifies and validates developmental/educational priorities through data-driven analysis of learning needs. -Utilizes adult learning principles and instructional design standards to develop and implement quality curriculum, focused on achievement of excellent outcomes. -Utilizes valid and reliable methods to measure performance outcomes and quality indicators to revise educational content and delivery methods as evidenced by achieved optimal outcomes. -Collaborates with interprofessional teams, leaders, stakeholders, and others to facilitate excellence and positive outcomes. -Partners with Professional Governance/Decision Making Councils on the practice and system wide level to effect change and generate positive outcomes. -Participates in activities to promote the specialty of Nursing Professional Development. -Assists others in professional role development, role transitions, and succession planning through support of mentorship programs. -Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors. Education and Experience Requirements: -BSN Required, MS/MSN required or must be currently enrolled in program to be completed within 3 years. -Specialty Certification required. | 
