Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)
Shift Detail: predominantly on Shift 1 but intermittent obligations to meet with off-shift staff
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Since 1893, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.
JOB SUMMARY
The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner is a Register Nurse with NPD practice judgement and expertise who influence professional role competence and growth of learners. The NPD practitioner is responsible for supporting learners within the context and framework of the Nursing Professional Development, Scope and Standards practice as approved by the American Nurses Association.
This position works in collaboration with nursing leadership to foster and influence competency management, clinical nursing education, professional role development, policy standardization, collaborative partnerships, scientific inquiry, transition to practice and onboarding/orientation of new Hartford HealthCare colleagues.
The practitioner is an essential member of the nursing leadership team who promotes the alignment of regional NPD and practice excellence with the HHC system as a whole.
Qualifications
- BSN required; enrollment in a Master’s program with degree completion within two years of hire date preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of active clinical nursing experience with at least 1 year of experience in an acute care environment. Experience as a preceptor. Experience as a perioperative nurse.
- One year of relevant teaching experience preferred, nursing professional development and/or specialty area preferred.
Licensure, Certification, Registration
- Licensed Registered Nurse from the CT DPH obtained prior to hire date.
- NPD or Clinical Specialty Certification within two years of hire hire/transfer.
- BLS required.
- CNOR certification preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements
- Demonstrates ability to develop, deliver and evaluate educational programs.
- Working knowledge of high reliability and LEAN process improvement strategies.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to education as a methodology for promoting continuous quality improvement in the delivery of patient care and services.
- Knowledge of the principles/theories of adult learning.
- Knowledge of unit based orientation plans.
- Strong skills in the process of educational needs assessments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and strong skills in excel
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With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
