Advocate Aurora Health

Nursing Professional Development Specialist, RN – Cancer Center

Advocate Aurora Health

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Hazel Crest • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $4,415 - $6,625 per hour

About the role

  • Through application of ANPD principles and acting in the roles of advisor, change agent, collaborator, communicator, consultant, facilitator, leader, mentor, researcher the team member applies advanced knowledge of nursing in the delivery of evidenced-based nursing and education interventions using the educational design process to bridge the knowledge, skills, and/or practice gaps identified through a needs assessment.
  • Collects data and information to validate an identified gap in professional practice and to determine the specific knowledge, skill, or practice deficit or opportunity needed.
  • Investigates issues, trends, and supporting data to determine the needs of individuals, organizations, and communities (prioritizing macrosystem needs).
  • Analyzes cost and anticipated return on investment for learning activities, programs, and projects.
  • Transforms processes at multiple levels through inspiration, initiation, adoption, and sustainment of and adaptation to change using project management and improvement processes.
  • Develops context-specific outcomes based on organizational stakeholders’ and learners’ values, goals, current evidence, and regulations.
  • Establishes a plan that prescribes strategies, alternatives, and resources to achieve expected outcomes.
  • Incorporates theories pertaining to learning and behavioral change while designing educational materials and programs.
  • Promotes the generation and dissemination of new knowledge and use of evidence to guide clinical practice, improves patient care and foster life long learning.
  • Role models practices for creating and sustaining positive learning and practice environments.
  • Assesses learner characteristics, including learning styles and learning needs for program development.
  • Creates an effective learning environment, demonstrates proficiency in use of technology.
  • Evaluates the outcomes of staff education, functions in the roles of both teacher and facilitator.
  • Implements a variety of teaching strategies tailored to the learner’s characteristics, learning needs, cultural perspectives, and outcome objectives.
  • Plans programs that are culturally relevant and that incorporate concepts of multicultural and multigenerational education.
  • Advises in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of materials, learning environments (i.e. virtual), and teaching strategies appropriate to the situation and learner’s developmental level, learning needs, readiness, ability to learn, and culture.
  • Exhibits system thinking throughout the planning process.
  • Develops partnerships to enhance health care through interprofessional initiatives (i.e. quality improvement, organizational excellence initiatives) and coordinates integrated educational services.
  • Supports the transition of nurses and other healthcare team members across learning and practice environments, roles, and professional stages.
  • Mentors, guides, and supports NEPD generalist as applicable.

Requirements

  • Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or Nursing Professional Development (RN-BC) certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) needs to be obtained within 6 months.
  • Master's Degree in Nursing, or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, and Master's Degree in Education or related field.
  • Typically requires 3 years of experience in a clinical nursing role that includes experiences in adult teaching or training, and/or developing educational programs.
  • Must be knowledgeable in principles of adult learning theory and capable of creative planning, coordinating, and overseeing educational and orientation programs.
  • Proficient at incorporating adult learning principles, online and in person teaching methods to maximize learning and the application of that learning.
  • Excellent written and oral communications including strong presentation/speaking skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, planning and problem solving skills.
  • Critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Benefits
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
adult learning theoryeducational design processdata collection and analysisproject managementprogram developmentteaching strategiesevaluation of educational outcomescultural competencysystem thinkingevidence-based practice
Soft Skills
communicationinterpersonal skillsnegotiationplanningproblem solvingcritical thinkinganalytical skillsmentoringcollaborationleadership
Certifications
Registered Nurse licenseClinical Nurse Specialist certificationNursing Professional Development certificationMaster's Degree in NursingBachelor's Degree in NursingMaster's Degree in Education