Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: State College
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 7:00a - 5:00p
Recruiter Contact: Lindsay E. Erdman at lerdman2@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Nursing Professional Development Generalist supports the quality of care provided to patients nursing staff through optimal orientation programs, ongoing evaluation of competence, and support of lifelong learning. The Nursing Professional Development Generalist has in-depth nursing knowledge, clinical expertise, and knowledge of adult learning. The Nursing Professional Development Generalist is responsible for planning, conducting needs assessment and evaluating orientation and staff development programs for nursing and clinical personnel. The Nursing Professional Development Generalist will assess gaps in knowledge, skills and practice to identify learning needs for assigned unit or population through data collection, formal and informal assessments and stakeholder collaboration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:The percentage of time spent performing essential functions is 95%. Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties: 

• Assesses gaps in knowledge, skills, and/or practice to identify learning needs for assigned unit or population through data collection, formal and informal assessments, observation, and stakeholder collaboration, with Director oversight. 
• Identifies outcomes of educational interventions based on input from learners and key stakeholders, evidence, regulations and organizational goals, with Director oversight. 
• Plans, implements, coordinates, and facilitates educational interventions, in collaboration with the learner and stakeholders, using evidence-based modalities that address the learning needs and support achievement of expected outcomes, with Director oversight. 
• Evaluates value of educational interventions and programs based on achievement of outcomes, cost and return on investment. 
• Involves learners and stakeholders in evaluation process, with Director oversight. 
• In collaboration with Nursing Professional Development Specialists, develops, implements, and evaluates curriculum for orientation programs, continuing education and other educational programs for assigned clinical unit(s) and revise(s) as necessary. 
• Protects the dignity and confidentiality of all learners and performs role in a non-discriminatory and ethical manner. 
• Recommends instructors/speakers for continuing educational programs. 
• Evaluates performance of instructors/speakers and provides feedback. 
• Supervises new employee orientation progress and assesses with the nurse manager the staff level of achievement of the educational and practice goals. 
• Coordinates centralized educational programming for nursing. 
• Responsible for understanding of and application of educational design criteria as outlined by ANCC for all continuing educational programs offered, with Director oversight. 
• Precepts and mentors undergraduate students and colleagues as appropriate. 
• Supports evidence-based practice projects related to area of practice by mentoring Graduate and Staff Nurses. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• At least three (3) years? experience as registered nurse
• Must obtain Master?s degree in nursing or related field within five (5) years of hire
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
• AHA BLS prior to end of orientation period

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Previous teaching experience preferred
• AHA Instructor Certification preferred
• Clinical Certification preferred
• Certification in Nursing Professional Development

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania?s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE?LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence ? that?s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That?s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. 

Union: Non Bargained

About Penn State Health

At Penn State Health, our mission is to enhance the quality of life and serve our community through improved health, the education of health professionals, and the discovery of knowledge. For us, service excellence is not only for our patients but also our employees. It means valuing each and every employee.

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