The Nursing Professional Development Specialist, RN is responsible for assessing, planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating educational activities for nursing throughout the system, in all WakeMed facilities, as a systemwide provider of nursing continuing professional development. Responsible for facilitation of professional growth and development of staff and to meet the needs of the system in orientation and continuing education programs through promotion of ongoing competency and quality patient care. Works corroboratively throughout the system to support the mission of the organization and the division of nursing specifically. Responsible for both the application of theoretical principles of adult learning and the educational process in order to meet organizational, divisional and/or unit based goals especially as they relate to patient outcomes. Acts as a resource to hospital staff on multiple levels and in various capacities to insure adherence to professional standards, regulatory agency requirements, NC Board of Nursing mandates and organizational policies/procedures and protocols. Department Description
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visitwww.wakemed.org.
EOE
Licensure
Registered Nurse Required - And National Certification in Nursing Required - Within 1 Year of Hire Education
Master's Degree Related Field Required - Or Master's Degree Nursing Required Experience
3 Years Nursing Required - And 2 Years Education - Teaching and Facilitation of Learning Preferred
At WakeMed Health & Hospitals, we are guided by a simple – yet powerful mission: to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding and compassionate care to all.To deliver on this mission, WakeMed employs the “best minds and the biggest hearts” in the business. Our team includes over 8,500 experienced registered nurses, technologists, medical professionals, support staff, and a medical staff of more than 1,200 physicians and advanced practice providers who are dedicated to putting patients first.When it comes to culture and benefits, we recognize that when we take good care of our employees, our employees can take even better care of our patients. We proudly offer competitive salaries that reflect background, experience and special skills. Our benefits programs are designed to give you and your family the support you need for today while planning for a successful tomorrow. We promote diversity in the ...workplace, provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants, and we participate in E-verify.We think it’s pretty simple – we care for our employees and our employees care for the community.