Job Description

Overview

Professional Development Nurse – Inpatient Neurology/Neurosurgery Unit

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, Days

Why this role?

Join a centralized Nursing Education team aligned with the Chief Nursing Officer and Center for Nursing Excellence to mentor and grow nurses across their careers—through orientation, competency, preceptor excellence, and continuous professional development.

• We have loan repayment up to $20,000
• We offer Relocation Assistance and a Housing Coordinator to take on the burden of finding a home.
• We have new, updated nursing rates
• We offer generous tuition reimbursement
• We have a very popular “earned time” plan
• We have extensive CEU/Training programs
• Our 8,000 ft Patient Safety and Training Simulation Center is state-of-the-art
• Our nurses serve as central figures in the success of our system through our shared governance nursing model
• We offer a rigorous, research-focused environment

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.

Responsibilities

1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 communication 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: 38616

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 Affimative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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