Clinical Professional Development Specialist Job ID:

000GEJ West Point Professionals - EDUCATION Full Time - Day Posting Description We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it's their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love. Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Professional Development Specialist at North Mississippi Health Services plays a crucial role in facilitating the growth and learning of healthcare staff by presenting and customizing continuing education programs. They assess the educational needs of clinical staff, develop innovative curriculums, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

JOB FUNCTIONS PRESENTATION/EDUCATOR

Transmits knowledge, skills and attitude in a progressive learning environment to facilitate growth and learning using a variety of instructional methods, learning opportunities and teaching/learning resources. Present CE and in service training programs congruent with assessed needs. Customize curriculum presentations to meet individual learner needs.

PLAN/IMPLEMENT

Assesses needs for clinical related educational programs to increase the knowledge and skills of staff for provision of high quality, evidence based, patient care. Assesses learner skill development and plan interventions for re-mediation and follow-up in teaching environments.

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

Creates innovative educational offerings for the introduction of new theories, skills and techniques for use in advancing clinical practice. Develops effective curriculums, program materials and deployment strategies for various learning modalities/styles.

PROGRAM MAINTENANCE

Meets standards for CNE and other multidisciplinary approval for Mississippi and Alabama.

RESOURCE ASSET

Effectively partners with unit and /or departmental educators to compliment unit-specific training with centralized programs. Establishes effective lines of communication within the NMHS system to provide assistance and share/network resources. Capable of initiating change, facilitating the change efforts of others and/or enabling others to change. Promotes the use of problem-solving skills by others in assessing the nature of the problem, prioritizing its components, planning problem-solving strategies, implementing the planned solution and evaluating outcomes.

RESEARCH

; Applies principles of research design in performing surveys, designing evaluation and conducting research for program design. Utilizes research to determine evidence-based practice to increase knowledge of staff and improve patient outcomes.

RECORD KEEPING

Accountable for NMMC standards of education documentation and regulatory agency requirements.

FACILITATION

Collaborates with various schools to provide clinical experiences for students in the NMHS system.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Bachelor's Degree In nursing or other clinical related areas. Required Master's Degree . Preferred Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure. . Upon Hire. Required Or . or other Licensed Clincal Professional. Upon Hire. Required Work Experience . Prior experience in program design and curriculum development. Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities Demonstrates skills in training/presentation Excellent verbal and written communication skills Provides educational programs as well as coordinating multidisciplinary approved provider programs in clinical related areas Finds innovative ways of disbursing training to high volumes of staff in fast changing health industry Must show excellent skills to promote effective interpersonal relations, group process skills and communication skills with NMHS staff, management, administration, schools and community. Must develop and maintain networks of contacts and become politically astute in dealing with diverse groups with varied interests and goals. Must possess the ability to manage conflict Physical Demands A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Standing . Occasionally Walking . Occasionally Sitting . Frequently Lifting/Carrying . Occasionally 20 lbs Pushing/Pulling . Rarely Climbing . Rarely Balancing . Rarely Stooping/Kneeling/Bending . Rarely Reaching/Over Head Work . Occasionally Grasping . Frequently Speaking . Frequently Hearing . Constantly Repetitive Motions . Frequently Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations . Occasionally Benefits A•vailable Continuing Education 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance Wellness Programs and Incentives Referral Bonuses Employee Assistance Program Medical Benefits Dental Benefits Vision Benefits License +

Certification Reimbursement Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Employee Discount Program Other:

Early Access to Earned Wages Tuition Assistance Relocation Assistance Paid Time Away Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers Requirements The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description. Licenses You must have the following licenses to apply: Registered Nurse Education You must have the following education to apply: Bachelors of Nursing You must have a Bachelors or higher