Overview
Professional Development Nurse - Cancer Center
This position covers the Dartmouth Cancer Center clinics in Lebanon, NH.
Participates in the development of and responsible for the implementation of unit based orientation programs including nurse residency, experienced nurse orientation and licensed nursing assistant orientation. 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.
Qualified staff may be hired into a Nursing Professional Development Specialist position.
Responsibilities
1. Orientation and Onboarding
Coordinates and implements unit based orientation programs for nursing staff (RNs, LPNs, LNAs, patient care assistants, and others) new to DHMC or transferring to assigned unit
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
Assigns preceptors in collaboration with unit leadership
2. Competency Management
Manages competencies for nursing staff on assigned unit
Collaborates with unit leadership to identify appropriate competencies and ensure program is carried out in a timely and coordinated fashion
Participates in the development of and implements staff competencies based on needs assessments, regulatory requirements, policy/procedure changes, new equipment and quality metrics
3. Education
Conducts and participates in practice gap analysis and learning needs assessments
Participates in the development of, implements and evaluates education programs related orientation, competency and continuing nursing education
Demonstrates innovation within designated programs
Integrates technology into educational programming
Participates in the development of new educational programs as identified through needs assessment, gap analyses or regulatory requirements
4. Role Development
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
Participates in the development of and implements initial and ongoing preceptor development programs
Supports succession planning
Conducts career coaching
Supports clinical advancement models
5. Collaboration
Collaborates with other departments to facilitate high quality, cost effective patient care
Participates in the development of and implements interprofessional education in collaboration with interprofessional colleagues
Participates in interprofessional committees
Supports and is a champion for excellence initiatives and shared governance
6. Inquire
Participates in research, evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives
Collects, analyzes and presents data related to educational programs
Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required OR Non-nursing bachelor’s degree AND Associate’s Degree in Nursing with commensurate experience and matriculation into a Master’s in Nursing program required 3 years of clinical experience in identified specialty.
- Excellent informatics, verbal and written communications skills desired
- Nursing Professional Development-Board Certified preferred within 1 year
Required Licensure/Certifications
- Licensed Registered Nurse with NH eligibility
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required.