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Professional Development Specialist Full Time Days

Baptist Health

La Grange, KYFull-time$7.25/hrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$7.25/hr
Location
La Grange, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active Kentucky RN LicenseBasic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)BLS Instructor CertificationBachelor's degree

Job overview

Baptist Health is hiring a Professional Development Specialist Full Time Days. The Professional Development Specialist- Team Lead collaborates with leadership and other PDSs to assess educational needs, plan and implement innovative education, and evaluate outcomes to meet organizational goals, fostering lifelong learning and competency advancement in clinical practice.

Key focus areas include Collaborate with leadership and other PDSs to assess educational needs, Plan, implement, and evaluate innovative education programs, and Facilitate translation and integration of research evidence at point of care.

Important skills include Effective Written Communication, Effective Oral Communication, Public Presentation, Problem Solving, Team Building, and Research Translation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Effective Written CommunicationEffective Oral CommunicationPublic PresentationProblem SolvingTeam BuildingResearch TranslationEvidence Based Practice IntegrationCoachingChange Agent Leadership

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)Active Kentucky RN LicenseMinimum 3 Years Acute Care Clinical ExperienceLeadership or Management ExperienceBasic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)BLS Instructor CertificationMSN or Nursing Professional Development Certification

Full job description

Experience Required

3 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Summary

Job Description:

Professional Development Specialist- Full Time, Days

Status: Full Time

Shift: First

Job Summary:

The Professional Development Specialist- Team Lead (PDS-TL) collaborates with leadership and otherPDSs to coordinate the assessment of educational needs and subsequent planning, implementation, andevaluation of innovative education to meet identified organizational needs. The PDS fosters engagementin lifelong learning to enhance competency, advance clinical practice, and facilitate achievement of goals.PDS-TLs serve as change agents, fluent in problem-solving and team building necessary to advanceimprovements. The PDS-TL facilitates the translation, evaluation, and integration of research andevidence-based practice at the point of care. As transformational leaders, the PDS-TL providesencouragement, support, and guidance to mentor leaders and staff. The PDS-TL assists the Directorwith oversight of daily department operations to ensure smooth and efficient delivery of service.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) required.

Master of Science in nursing degree (MSN) preferred.

Active Kentucky RN License required.

Minimum 3 years recent acute care clinicalexperience in area of expertise; Someleadership or management experiencerequired.

Effective written and oralcommunication skills; ability to competentlypresent in front of large groups.

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.

BLS Instructor certification preferred.

Membership in Associationfor Nursing Professional Development strongly encouraged; membership in clinical professional bodyrecommended.

Must possess MSN OR achieve certification in Nursing Professional Development within 2 years of hire.

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES

Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R26104753

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