Professional Development Specialist Special Care Nursery & Pedi 20hr Various Shifts - Lawrence General Hospital

The Professional Development Specialist provides educational expertise in the healthcare field of clinical professional staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Requires theoretical and practical knowledge of adult education, clinical nursing, and leadership skills to facilitate the delivery of quality care in assigned nursing areas and other clinical disciplines.

• Provides educational consultation, facilitation planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs that award continuing education credit.

• Participate in the planning and delivery of the clinical aspects of new employee orientation

• Participates in the planning and delivery of mandatory certification programs, such as ACLS, BLS, and PALS

• Works within the Professional Development department and with the CNLs and clinical educators to establish clinical competencies and skills sessions

· Coordinates the operation of the Simulation Lab, which includes creating and executing simulation scenarios with debriefing; maintenance of simulation equipment and necessary supplies; coordinates the use of the lab for multidisciplinary clinical staff; data collection to evaluate learning and outcomes

EDUCATION AND RELATED EXPERIENCE:

1.) Required: Bachelor's Degree (BSN) required

2.) MSN Preferred or currently enrolled in the program.

3.) Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Massachusetts

4.) At least 5+ years of RN experience is required.

Lawrence General Hospital is a private, non-profit community hospital providing the Merrimack Valley & southern New Hampshire regions with patient-centered, compassionate, and quality health care for the whole family. For over 140 years, the dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff of Lawrence General have been committed to improving the health of the people and communities we serve.

LGH offers competitive pay, a robust benefits package, generous paid time off, and free parking. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

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