Professional Development Nurse (RN) - Cancer Center, Lebanon

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

• 1. 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

• 1. 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

• 1. 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

• 1. 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

• 1. 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.

• Area of Interest:Nursing

• Pay Range:$95,680.00/Yr. - $135,200.00/Yr. (Based on 40 hours per week, otherwise pro rata)

• FTE/Hours per pay period:1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week

• Shift:Day

• Job ID:42371

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 | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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