Nursing Professional Development Specialist

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Key Responsibilities

Uses advanced nursing knowledge and the educational design process to implement evidence-based interventions that close knowledge, skill, and practice gaps identified through needs assessment,

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Department:

34003 Aurora Sinai Medical Center - Clinical Nurse Specialists

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday to Friday
On site
Business hours with flexibility required

$44.15 - $66.25

Responsibilities

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→All responsibilities are in alignment with NPD Scope and Standards of Practice, relevant regulatory and accrediting agencies, and Advocate Health policies/procedures:
→Uses advanced nursing knowledge and the educational design process to implement evidence-based interventions that close knowledge, skill, and practice gaps identified through needs assessment, while functioning in roles such as advisor, change agent, collaborator, leader, and mentor.
→Validates practice gaps and synthesizes data to determine learning needs at individual, organizational, and system levels.
→Evaluates cost-effectiveness and ROI of learning initiatives; applies project management and process improvement to plan and implement strategies that influence nursing practice and outcomes.
→Promotes role clarity, guides career progression, and evaluates the impact of development initiatives, while aligning strategies with professional standards and fostering a culture of lifelong learning.
→Fosters collaborative partnerships by engaging stakeholders across disciplines to support professional development, practice change, and strategic initiatives. Builds relationships that promote shared accountability, facilitates communication, and integrates diverse perspectives to enhance learning outcomes and organizational goals. Collaborates to align educational strategies with system priorities and advocates for evidence-based practice and innovation.
→Promotes a culture of inquiry by integrating evidence-based practice, research, and innovation into professional development activities. Critically appraises literature, supports the translation of evidence into practice, and encourages questioning and exploration to improve outcomes. Empowers nurses to engage in scholarly inquiry and continuous improvement through collaboration, education and participation in research.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Requirements

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This position requires travel so there will be exposure to weather and road conditions.

Graduate degree in nursing or a related field. If graduate degree is not in nursing, bachelor's degree in nursing is required.

Active, unrestricted registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is practicing.

At least 3 years nursing experience with minimum 1 year of experience working with adult learners.

Accountable for demonstrating both essential and advanced NPD competencies.
Excellent written and oral communications
Strong presentation/speaking skills
Critical thinking and analytical skills
Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g. E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms, etc.)

What We Offer

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✓Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

✓Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

✓Incentive pay for select positions

✓Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

✓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

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.