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All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

+ Benefits from Day One

+ Paid Days Off from Day One

+ Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

+ Nursing Clinical Ladder Program

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that **together** we are even better.

**Schedule** : Full Time

**Shift** : Monday-Friday 8-4:30, with schedule variation to meet specific education needs (8 hours a day)

**Location** : 201 N Lakemont Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792

The community you'll be caring for:

AdventHealth Winter Park is a hospital built for the community by the community. The land for the hospital was donated by the city of Winter Park.

Chartered in 1951, the hospital is a 320-bed acute care facility that is a model of community health and wellness, and a teaching hospital. We encourage our team members to grow professionally by providing educational opportunities, and resources.

We provide the most advanced care available with upscale and boutique care for Obstetrics, Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a state-of-the-art Emergency Room, comprehensive Cancer Care, advanced technology Surgical Services with 12 surgical specialties, a first-of-its-kind Inpatient Rehabilitation featuring high-tech training equipment, Surgical Orthopedic destination with a Dedicated Education unit, and Stroke and Ortho DNV Certified, to heal the community in the most comfortable way possible.

The city of Winter Park is filled with rich heritage and is located just three miles north of Orlando in Orange County. The city is known for its old-world charm, quaint bricked streets and is a nature lovers' destination. Its main street, called Park Avenue includes civic buildings, art galleries, a private liberal arts college, museums, parks, golf country clubs, boat launches and more.

The role you'll contribute:

The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Manager is an advocate for the nursing professional development team and manages the activities and personnel in the NPD department to provide the development of clinical excellence in assigned areas through active participation in education, role development, collaborative partnerships, research/ evidence-based practice/ quality/performance improvement, onboarding/orientation, and competency management. The NPD Manager functions as a learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for inquiry, advocate for NPD specialty and partner for practice transitions as they guide the department towards desired outcomes. The NPD Manager is responsible for, as a result, quality and safety are enhanced, and patient outcomes are improved.

The value you'll bring to the team:

The principal duties and job responsibilities are based on the Standards of the Association of Nursing Professional Development including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes, planning, implementation, coordination, health promotion and evaluation. Additional standards integrated into the managers assessment and interventions include ethics, advocacy, respectful and equitable practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, scholarly inquiry, quality and practice, professional practice evaluation, resource stewardship, and environmental health.

**Leadership and Human Resources** - Monitors performance of the staff and takes corrective action for improvement as appropriate. Uses independent judgment to:

Selects applicant for interview and hire and assures appropriate orientation.

Suspend or invoke other discipline for work infractions, performance deficiencies and conduct violations by exercising supervisory authority.

Evaluates supervised employees, recommends promotion of supervised employees, and recommends bonuses and awarding of other discretionary rewards to supervised employees.

In collaboration with the Human Resources Department, terminates supervised employees, where appropriate.

Actively involves all groups in shared decision-making where appropriate.

Uses skill in effective conflict management and is able to reach a common goal and resolve conflicts

Creates a work environment that addresses the physical and emotional needs of the staff and one that is conducive to retention of the staff.

**Financial Management** Understands health care economics, public policy, and finance as it pertains to the delivery of patient care.

Develops, analyzes, and interprets department-based budgeting. Maintains staffing and scheduling, and resource utilization within budgeted targets for the department.

Utilizes information systems to support business decisions.

**Performance Improvement** Demonstrates familiarity with the performance improvement model of the organization.

Champions performance improvement activities within the NPD department through problem identification, assessment, data gathering, change implementation, and evaluation of outcomes.

Supports continual process improvement by sponsoring and/or participating in performance activities and initiatives.

Sets quality standards and initiatives for the NPD department through collaboration with leadership and implementation of evidence-based practice where appropriate.

Coordinates with nursing leadership to provide support and education as requested to facilitate learning and/or process changes for identified clinical units performance improvement projects.

**Critical Thinking/Technology** Utilizes critical thinking skills in the performance of their duties. Demonstrates and understanding of technology utilized in the organization.

Utilizes data driven decision making, incorporating evidence into the decision process.

Employs strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills and utilizes defined models for problem solving.

Considers the system as a whole when analyzing data and making decisions.

Appropriately integrates technology into the day-to-day activities of NPD department and leverages technology to improve learner outcomes

**Leadership and Clinical Practice Knowledge** Provides leadership for the effective and efficient operation of assigned unit. Assures clinical practice is of the highest quality.

Leads the employees in a manner that develops the employee to their optimal level of performance.

Establishes and maintains a communication plan that disseminates key messages and decisions

Deliver culturally competent nursing professional development activities.

Utilizes evidence-based practice as a foundation for NPD activities and planning. Fosters shared decision making based on evidence-based practice.

Maintains a customer-oriented leadership style.

Holds self and staff accountable for NPD department activities and the impact on clinical outcomes.

**Communication and Relationship Building** Utilizes relationship in influencing behaviors on the unit

Utilizes active listening, feedback, inquiry, and validation in communicating with others in relation to meeting the goals of the NPD department.

Understands the functions of a group process. Is able to facilitate effective groups and collaboration with other disciplines.

Supports academic relationships through welcoming students to the campus and assisting in their training process.

Promotes, nurtures, and maintains interdisciplinary relationships to promote evidence-based practices that improve patient outcomes

**Professionalism** Demonstrates a professional persona in their work

Acts as a role model for professional behavior and professional appearance.

Maintains the confidentiality of employee information.

Encourages involvement of at least one professional nursing organization

Follow department procedures and assumes the responsibility of informing the appropriate authority of noted incompetence or unethical behavior.

Accepts responsibility for knowing current changes in policy, protocols, and procedures through the hospital communication systems.

Supports quality standards, goals and initiatives set by the department and applicable professional organizations.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Word, Power Point, Teams, and Excel.

Effective oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills.

Knowledge of the Association of Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) skills and standards for Nursing Professional Development.

Leadership ability and working knowledge of leadership principles and management skills.

Knowledge of regulatory standards (CMS, DNV, TJC, OSHA) for professional specialty served.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Bachelors degree in nursing

Minimum two (2) years in Nursing Professional Development role or previous clinical leadership experience

_EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:_

Experience in acute care hospital setting

Masters degree in nursing or related field

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED** **:

Current, valid Florida State of Nursing license as a registered professional nurse

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certification

**_LICENSURE OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED_** _:_

Clinical or Leadership certification

Advanced Life Support Provider Certification, per specialty

ANCC Certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Provides direct leadership to Nursing Professional Development Specialist and Practitioners

+ Coaching and providing growth opportunities to team

+ Time and attendance management

+ PDO approval and scheduling

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

**Category:** Education

**Organization:** AdventHealth Winter Park

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Shift:** 1 - Day

**Req ID:** 25043352

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.