Professional Development Nurse - Unit Based - Family Medicine
- Dartmouth Health
- New London, NH, USA
Job Description
Participates in the development of and responsible for the implementation of unit based orientation programs including nurse residency, experienced nurse orientation and licensed nursing assistant orientation. Evaluates program outcomes and updates curriculum based on quality metrics, accreditation requirements and regulatory requirements. Participates in the development of and implements competency programs for new and experienced nursing staff.
Responsibilities
Orientation and Onboarding
- Coordinates and implements unit based orientation programs for nursing staff (RNs, LPNs, LNAs, patient care assistants, and others) new to the organization.
- Delivers training and ensures new staff competency regarding organizational systems, including, but not limited to, point of care testing, medication dispensing systems, electronic health record
- Assigns preceptors in collaboration with unit leadership
Competency Management
- Manages competencies for nursing staff on assigned unit
- Collaborates with unit leadership to identify appropriate competencies and ensure program is carried out in a timely and coordinated fashion
- Participates in the development of and implements staff competencies based on needs assessments, regulatory requirements, policy/procedure changes, new equipment and quality metrics
Education
- Conducts and participates in practice gap analysis and learning needs assessments
- Participates in the development of, implements and evaluates education programs related orientation, competency and continuing nursing education
- Demonstrates innovation within designated programs
- Integrates technology into educational programming
- Participates in the development of new educational programs as identified through needs assessment, gap analyses or regulatory requirements
Role Development
- Implements and maintains unit-based orientation programs for new to practice staff and staff transitioning from one specialty or role to another in alignment with accreditation criteria
- Participates in the development of and implements initial and ongoing preceptor development programs
- Supports succession planning
- Conducts career coaching
- Supports clinical advancement models
Collaboration
- Collaborates with other departments to facilitate high quality, cost effective patient care
- Participates in the development of and implements interprofessional education in collaboration with interprofessional colleagues
- Participates in interprofessional committees
- Supports and is a champion for excellence initiatives and shared governance
Inquire
- Participates in research, evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives
- Collects, analyzes and presents data related to educational programs
Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required OR
- Non-nursing bachelor’s degree AND Associate’s Degree in Nursing with commensurate experience and matriculation into a Master’s in Nursing program required
- 3 years of clinical experience in identified
- Excellent informatics, verbal and written communications skills desired
- Nursing Professional Development-Board Certified preferred within 1 year
Required Licensure/Certifications
- Area of Interest: Nursing
- Pay Range: $88,982.40/Yr. - $125,736.00/Yr. (Based on 40 hours per week, otherwise pro rata)
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
- Shift: Day
- Job ID: 38538
Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | NLH Careers
Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
There are so many reasons to join Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, members of Dartmouth Health, the premiere health system in New England.
First and foremost are our people. No matter the role, you’ll find a shared purpose here. We have doctors ready to teach their knowledge, nurses who lead through experience, and other like-minded individuals collaborating for the health of the community, while inspiring each other day after day.
Career development
Affiliated with Dartmouth College, the atmosphere here is very collegial. You’ll discover educational and research opportunities around every corner. At Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, you never stop learning.
You’ll also appreciate the resources our wide-spread health care system provides. You’ll have access to experts at the top of their fields, advanced technologies, and modern facilities that enable you to care for patients like nowhere else.
Benefits and wellness
We offer a total compensation package that includes competitive health and wellness benefits. These benefits consist of "Core Benefits" that are provided by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics as well as "Benefit Choices" that allow you to select additional benefits to meet your personal situation and needs.
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New England is a very special place to live, work, and become part of a community. We have some of the most advanced educational institutions, best health care, and diverse cultural and recreational offerings you will find anywhere in the country. The public schools are excellent, the mountains are beautiful, and the lakes are pristine. No wonder so many people love it here.