RN-Clinical Practice Professional Development Practitioner

Sign On Bonus Eligible

Default Work Shift:

Varies (United States of America)

Hours:

40

Salary range:

$53.00 - $82.08

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8 Hour employee

Department:

Ambulatory Education

Job Objective:

Provides patient care and multidisciplinary ambulatory team support and drives evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes as a dyad leadership partner with regional ambulatory clinical manager. Serves as clinical expert by educating patients and clinical staff, consulting with healthcare professionals, and implementing quality improvement initiatives. Identifies gaps in care, develops and evaluates interventions, and optimizes resource utilization to ensure cost-effective, high-quality health care. Provides clinical role specialty education to ambulatory clinical staff through informal and formal education programs to meet identified care gaps. Supports and delivers staff onboarding, initial & ongoing competency management, skills assessment & development, and career-long opportunities for professional growth. Exhibits clinical excellence in ambulatory care nursing practice by serving as a leader, patient advocate, change agent, and role model. Guides clinical practice and performance by streamlining workflows for efficiency and effectiveness. Assists in accreditation and regulatory educational requirements and documentation.

Job Description:

Education:

Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master’s in Nursing

Licensure/Certification:

Required: California Registered Nurse (RN) License; American Heart Association BLS; ANCC Nursing Professional Development Certification (NPD-BC) or will obtain within 12 months of hire

Experience:

Required: Three (3) years of nursing experience in an acute hospital or ambulatory care clinical setting

Preferred: Clinical education and professional development experience; experience as a clinical leader/ charge nurse or preceptor

Reports To: Clinical Director, Chief Administrative Officer, or Service Line Administrator with dotted line to Senior Director-Nursing Professional Development
Supervises: N/A
Ages of Patients: All ages
Blood Borne Pathogens: High Potential

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

Ability establish/maintain positive interpersonal relationships with all levels of the organization, Ability to be flexible and problem solve independently in response to unexpected change in work volume or shifting priorities, Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary team to provide care and facilitate transition throughout continuum of care, Ability to function in a high-volume environment, analyze situations quickly and accurately, and take appropriate action, Ability to teach effectively by using adult learning, dynamic and unique approaches, Ability to use computerized medical records system and other software required to perform and document patient care and communicate within the organization, Ability to work independently and exercises a high degree of initiative, judgment and discretion, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Knowledge and ability to create service excellence for patients, families and colleagues, Knowledge in the nursing and clinical management and care of adult, geriatric and pediatric patient populations using diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging principles, Knowledge of professional nursing, professional development and leadership principles, practices, concepts and procedures as applied to the care of the patient population served, Self-motivated and assists with education of clinical staff to facilitate change and improve processes, Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills, Strong understanding of evidence-based practice, medical guidelines, and state and federal healthcare regulations

Essential Responsibilities

1.       Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.

2.       Practices in alignment with the state regulations, American Nurses Association (ANA) scope and standards of practice, ANA Code of Ethics, and hospital policies, collaborating with clinical staff, leaders, physicians and specialists as needed to guide and comprehensive patient care across the continuum.

3.       Utilizes and demonstrates the Nursing Professional Development essential responsibilities as defined and outlined in the Nursing Professional Development Scope & Standards of Practice, when assessing, implementing and evaluating all professional development activities including but not limited to:

• Coordinates orientation program for new hires and transfers 
• Develops/coordinates education plans associated with competency validation
• Develops/coordinates education to address populations served 
• Develops/coordinates education to facilitate the development of the clinical and nursing staff
• Assesses, plans, implements and maintains materials for educational programs and makes changes as needed to keep material accurate, relevant and current for target audience
• Evaluates effectiveness of educational programs
• Incorporates the principles of adult learning in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of educational programs
• Teaches effectively and uses dynamic and unique approaches to engage target audience. 
• Coordinates and provides courses and classes that promote staff development and competence
• Utilizes feedback from physicians, directors, nursing and clinical staff and other disciplines to develop education plans for areas assigned

4. Ensures educational, training and professional development programs are in alignment with the mission, vision, values and strategic priorities of the organization and practice area. 

5. Supports nursing research and evidence-based practice integrating best practices and clinical guidelines to ensure optimal patient care utilizing the Relationship-Based Care Model.

6. Supports Professional Governance model through participation in governance initiatives and role modeling professional nursing practice behaviors.

7. Ensures meticulous clinical information systems comprehensive documentation training and compliance of all patient encounters, assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with organizational policies to maintain regulatory compliance and continuity of care. 

8. Serves as content expert and super user for electronic applications for areas served.

9. Assists and supports system implementations and the roll out of new applications and system enhancements.

10. Actively participates in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives, contributing to organizational efforts to enhance patient safety, care efficiency, and clinical outcomes. 

11. Demonstrates responsible utilization of healthcare resources, aligning clinical practice with institutional budgetary goals while maintaining high-quality care standards.

12. Promotes professional development with career pathway development for clinical staff. 

13. Responds to changes in nursing and medical practice and develops programs to support them.

14. Takes responsibility for ensuring that the standard work is adopted and cascaded throughout all areas within clinical areas. 

15. Actively participates in and/or effectively leads various committees and workgroups as needed and assigned to improve nursing practice, organizational performance and optimal patient and population outcomes.

16. Builds relationships with educational institutions and clinical practices to coordinate and mentor clinical staff for delivery of high quality student placement activities for all clinical roles in ambulatory care.  

17. Participates in on site regulatory surveys and development of corrective action plans as needed.

18. Assists with recruitment and retention of nursing and clinical staff. Facilitates programs based on organizational needs in relation to recruitment.

19. Performs other duties as assigned.