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Cheyenne Regional Medical Center · 4 weeks ago

Professional Development Specialist - Women's and Children's Unit Focus

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center is the largest hospital in Wyoming, dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare. They are seeking a Professional Development Specialist to advance the clinical and professional growth of nursing staff and other healthcare professionals by designing and implementing educational programs that promote safe and evidence-based care.

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Responsibilities

Assesses, plans, develops, and delivers clinical education and professional development programs that align with leadership strategic learning initiatives and goals, quality improvement efforts, and evolving clinical practices

Utilizes diverse instructional methods, including lectures, simulations, teleconferences, and e-learning platforms

Evaluates learning effectiveness using outcome measures and performance data

Facilitates the integration of evidence-based practices into clinical settings. Leads and supports data collection, analysis, and application to inform practice improvements

Serves on committees and interdisciplinary teams, providing expertise in clinical learning, evidence based practices, and decision-making

Oversees and enhances orientation programs for new and transitioning staff

Serves as a role model for clinical excellence, patient safety, and evidence-based care while fostering a culture of professional growth and lifelong learning

Supports the development of preceptors, mentors, clinical scholars, and nurse residency programs

Establishes and maintains program credibility through consistent visibility, current knowledge, and a culture of approachability and responsiveness

Maintains accurate and timely records using department-specific documentation systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards related to education and training

Provides oversight and management of assigned certification programs. Manages the quality of assigned certification programs by selecting, training, mentoring, managing and evaluating ancillary instructors to ensure tasks are completed to the required standards

Provides routine updates to certification curricula to ensure content reflects current standards of practice

Qualification

Clinical education expertiseAdult learning principlesNursing licensePresentation skillsOrganizational skillsCritical thinkingProactive attitudeCommunication skillsProblem-solving