OverviewThis role supports the Professional Development for the Emergency Department and Express Care
Plus - Type B Emergency Department.
Participates in the development of and responsible for the implementation of unit based orientation
programs including nurse residency and onboarding of clinical staff within the departments.
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 Onboardingo Coordinates and implements unit based orientation programs for clinical staff new to the organization.
o 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
o Assigns preceptors in collaboration with unit leadership
Competency Managemento Manages competencies for nursing staff on assigned unit
o Collaborates with unit leadership to identify appropriate competencies and ensure program is carried out in a timely and coordinated fashion
o Participates in the development of and implements staff competencies based on needs assessments, regulatory requirements, policy/procedure changes, new equipment and quality metrics
Education o Conducts and participates in practice gap analysis and learning needs assessments
o Participates in the development of, implements and evaluates education programs related orientation, competency and continuing nursing education
o Demonstrates innovation within designated programs
o Integrates technology into educational programming
o Participates in the development of new educational programs as identified through needs assessment, gap analyses or regulatory requirements
Role Development o 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
o Participates in the development of and implements initial and ongoing preceptor development programs
o Supports succession planning
o Conducts career coaching
o Supports clinical advancement models
Collaboration o Collaborates with other departments to facilitate high quality, cost effective patient care
o Participates in the development of and implements interprofessional education in collaboration with interprofessional colleagues
o Participates in interprofessional committees
o Supports and is a champion for excellence initiatives and shared governance
Inquire o Participates in research, evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives
o Collects, analyzes and presents data related to educational programs
Qualificationso Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program required.
o Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required OR
o Non-nursing bachelor's degree AND Associate's Degree in Nursing with commensurate experience and matriculation into a Master's in Nursing program required
o 3 years of clinical experience in identified
o Excellent informatics, verbal and written communications skills desired
o Nursing Professional Development-Board Certified preferred within 1 year
- Area of Interest: Nursing
- Pay Range: $90,708.80/Yr. - $126,984.00/Yr. (Based on 40 hours per week, otherwise pro rata)
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
- Shift: Rotating
- Job ID: 43085
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
