Posted: 21-Dec-24
Location: Temple, Texas
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Internal Number: 24020435
About Us
At Baylor Scott & White Health, we prioritize the health of people, families, and communities. It is the largest healthcare system in Texas and encourages healthy living.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides:
- Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
- Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access
to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more - Immediate access to time off benefits
At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
Job Summary
As a Nursing Professional Development Specialist, you'll innovate tools, theories, and expertise to enhance the specialty. You will work autonomously and collaboratively to create, implement, and assess development plans. Your goal is to improve workflows and patient outcomes and uphold professional standards in the practice.
What You'll Do
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify team members' learning needs, anticipate trends, and address potential issues using a systematic approach.
- Identify, verify, and document professional practice gaps and outcomes in a structured manner to facilitate the education planning process.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate educational projects for employees of all career levels. Use research, theories, and experiences.
- Work with stakeholders, utilize resources to plan and implement lifelong learning activities for people or groups.
- Assess nursing practices with others. Ensure alignment with priorities and mission.
- Earnestly participate in and help others with professional role development, role transitions within practice, and succession planning.
- Act as a key influencer in promoting inter-professional learning, professional development, and practice transformations within the organization.
- Promote scientific research and evidence-based practices through managing and sharing findings within local and national communities.
- Incorporate ethics into educational program management, considering factors related to privacy, security, and confidentiality.
What Will Make You Successful In The Role
- You have a demonstrable understanding of nursing and patient care protocols.
- You're knowledgeable about relevant legal rules and regulations, along with standards established by certification and accreditation bodies.
- You know medical language and practices for promoting health, reducing risks, managing patient care, and preventing disease.
- You have a profound respect for patient privacy rights and uphold professional nursing ethics.
- You have an adaptable teaching methodology that caters to diverse learning styles.
- Your communication skills are impeccable, whether you're speaking or writing.
- You have an innate knack for positive interactions with a wide spectrum of people.
- You excel at coaching, mentoring and enlightening others in the areas of program planning and development.
Belonging Statement
We think everyone should feel welcomed, valued, and supported. Our workforce should mirror the communities we serve.
Qualifications
- Master's degree.
- Have at least (3) three years of relevant experience.
- Be a Registered Nurse.
- Obtain a Basic Life Support certification within the first 30 days of employment or upon transferring.