Clinical Practice Dev Coordinator (RN) Nursery

University of Maryland Medical System Glen Burnie, MD, US

Job Requirements

Job Summary

The Clinical Practice Development Coordinator provides clinical and staff development expertise as an educator, leader, consultant, facilitator, change agent and researcher to support the organization in the provision of quality patient care by helping to ensure the clinical competence of nursing staff and foster the delivery of evidenced-based nursing practice. This occurs through the facilitation of the educational process through assessment, development, planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical competency assessment, continuing education and leadership development. Responsibilities include developing and teaching orientation, in-service education and continuing education programs. The CPD Coordinator utilizes evidence-based practices and research that focuses on the knowledge and skills required to care for patients in the assigned area, including quality improvement, safety and regulatory/accreditation requirements. The CPD Coordinator influences care outcomes by providing expert consultation and implementing improvements in health care delivery. The CPD Coordinator partners with the unit leadership team and staff regarding patient care and staff performance issues, participates in setting standards, and maintains knowledge and skills in the areas to which assigned. In addition, as a role model of professional behavior, the CPD Coordinator is instrumental in creating a professional nursing climate within the organization to meet the needs of diverse units. The CPD Coordinator collaborates with the unit leadership and management in the area of specialty to achieve departmental and organizational goals.

Qualifications

Work Experience

Graduation from an accredited nursing education program approved by the Board of Nursing or found by the Board to be substantially equivalent to the programs in Maryland. A Master’s Degree is required. Current registration with Maryland State Board of Nursing; 5 years clinical nursing experience plus 2 years of adult, demonstrated, educational teaching; and, current registration with Maryland State Board of Nursing. Certification in a nursing specialty required or obtained within 18 months of date of hire or transfer into position.

All employees who are in this role on or before September 1, 2018, are considered grandfathered in terms of education and experience, and therefore are competent to perform their duties and responsibilities.

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