Corewell Health · 2 days ago
RN Development Specialist
Farmington Hills, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expCorewell Health is a healthcare organization that focuses on advancing nursing practices and professional development. The RN Development Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating professional development programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and enhancing nursing practices through education and evidence-based initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Uses a systematic approach, analyzes issues, forecast trends and supporting data to determine the learning needs of individuals, service lines, and organizations. Using data gathered; validates, prioritizes and documents evidence of professional practice gaps and outcomes in a manner that facilitates the educational planning process
Uses relevant evidence, theory, research, innovative processes and practical experience to design, implement and evaluate high quality, culturally sensitive, and frequently complex educational activities, programs, or projects for staff at all stages of their career development based on identified knowledge and practice gaps. Analyzes cost and anticipated return on investment for learning activities, programs or projects
Engages stakeholders and resources in the planning and implementation of lifelong learning activities for individuals and/or groups of learners. Measures program outcomes in terms of learning change, impact and professional role competency and revises future outcomes based on trends, evidence, and changes in stakeholder expectations
Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practices in collaboration with others to ensure that nursing and the organization's goals and mission are in alignment. Develops and applies appropriate measurement tools in quality improvement activities
Participates in and assists others in professional role development, practice role transitions, and succession planning. Collaborates with Community Education programs to facilitate, coordinate and maintain effective allied health and nursing education programs. Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of professional development practice and role transitions. Applies the educational process by selecting education content, materials, and techniques that can appeal to a diverse target audience in a positive learning environment. Demonstrates and applies expertise in educational assessment; planning; curriculum development; educational design & delivery; documentation; measurement & performance improvement
Serves as an influential leader in inter-professional learning, professional growth, and practice change throughout the organization
Acts as a champion of scientific inquiry, generating new knowledge and integrating best available evidence into practice. Conducts, encourages, facilitates and/or participates in research, EBP, and QI, including dissemination of findings locally and nationally
Integrates ethics by analyzing factors related to privacy, security, and confidentiality in the use and handling of records related to educational programs. Develops processes for monitoring the integrity of educational activities including screening for potential and unethical behavior, commercial bias, conflict of interest. Identifies and addresses ethical issues within the learning environment
Serves on one or more functional teams accountable for supporting core BH orientation and continuing education activities
Works collaboratively with leaders, clinical and other experts, and colleagues throughout the organization to orchestrate right content, methods and resources to meet organizational goals
Works to achieve staff retention and employee engagement through effective management of processes resulting in fulfillment of learning needs
The Nursing Professional Development Specialist will be expected to maintain clinical expertise in assigned area(s), continually monitoring for and incorporating changes in evidence-based practices, demonstrated best practice, and patient/client population data
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree Nursing
3 years of relevant nursing experience in an acute care setting
MI Registered Nurse (RN)
AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days
BC-NPD-ANCC American Nurse Credentialing Center - Nursing Professional Development within 2 years
Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS INSTR) - AHA
Preferred
Master's Degree Nursing Education or Adult Education
5 years of education experience
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
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Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, and pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Company
Corewell Health
Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lynn Patterson
Sr. Executive Specialist To Chief Executive Officer
Karen Smith
Advisor to the Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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