Surgical Services Professional Development Specialist Rn

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.
Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.
SUMMARY:
We are currently seeking a Professional Development Specialist RNSurgical Services to join our Practice/Development team. This full-time role will primarily work on-site (days). This position will be responsible for the OR, Pre-OP and Post-OP.
Purpose of the position: The Professional Development Specialist (PDS), as a high level clinical expert in the specialty, identifies educational needs, develops curricula and courses, and delivers quality education to nursing and other staff in the specialty area (Surgical Services). This education includes orientation, fundamental concepts of the specialty (Surgical Services), hands on/at the elbow education, continuing education, education related to regulatory requirements, and certification review. The PDS provides skillful consultation and facilitation skills in working with staff, leaders, and others, that impact processes and outcomes of patient care. The PDS contributes to the overall success of the organization through leadership in the workforce strategies and care, service to patients and families, and working with others in the PDS role.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Applies appropriate education theory and adult learning principles to education activities
• Uses appropriate materials and teaching methods to assure delivery of consistent, value-added and reliable content to employees, patients and their families
• Consults on new employee individual education plans based on evaluation/outcome criteria
• Addresses urgent education needs and demonstrates ability to increase the overall competencies of staff and novice-to-expert development
• Evaluates education outcomes of training and development activities
• Consults to make recommendations for systems and structures to support individual/unit/service professional and clinical development
• Simplifies and clarifies complex materials
• Demonstrates skills for effective presentation and delivery of programs
• Prioritizes learning needs from a variety of sources in the provision of relevant and timely education
• Utilizes current research findings to increase the knowledge and competency of the workforce
• Provides project management for clinical patient care and patient/family education initiatives
• Develops programs to support nursing practice and Patient & Family Centered care (PFCC)
• Imbeds PFCC and evidence based practice into appropriate work product
• Explores and implements new patient education technologies
• Manages production and maintenance of educational content of patient education materials including evaluation, creation and revision of education content
• Serves as consultant to nursing staff, providers and multidisciplinary team in development of patient education materials

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters in Nursing, Education or related field required
• Must have Surgical Services experience.

-OR-

• Must be enrolled and graduate from the Master's in Nursing, Education or related program within three years of start date.

The ideal candidate will have solid experience in the specialty of the Surgical Services, teaching experience, and either a completed or in progress Masters in Nursing
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Evidence of curricular or program development and presentation skills
• Evidence of facilitation, presentation and consultation skills
• Ability to solve problems and work effectively with diverse groups
• Ability to work independently, effectively and innovatively
• Able to word process and familiarity with email computer system, experience with power point or presentation software
• Project management skills

License/Certifications:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the State of Minnesota Board of Nursing

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.
Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.