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_SUMMARY_

We are currently seeking a *Professional Development Specialist RN* to join our Operating Room team. This position is part-time with benefits, 64 hours per pay period, day shift, Monday – Friday. May be requested to work on the floor/circulate as needed.

The Professional Development Specialist manifests a high level of expertise in professional clinical practice, educational design and patient and family education. Provides skillful consultation and facilitation skills that impact processes and outcomes of patient care. Contributes to the overall success of the organization through leadership in the workforce strategies and care and service to patients and families. Educates providers and other staff on the importance of patient education and health literacy.

_RESPONSIBILITIES_

* Applies appropriate education theory and adult learning principles to education activities

* Uses appropriate materials and teaching methods to assure delivery of consistent, value-added and reliable content to employees, patients and their families

* Consults on new employee individual education plans based on evaluation/outcome criteria

* Addresses urgent education needs and demonstrates ability to increase the overall competencies of staff and novice-to-expert development

* Evaluates education outcomes of training and development activities

* Consults to make recommendations for systems and structures to support individual/unit/service professional and clinical development

* Simplifies and clarifies complex materials

* Demonstrates skills for effective presentation and delivery of programs

* Prioritizes learning needs from a variety of sources in the provision of relevant and timely education

* Utilizes current research findings to increase the knowledge and competency of the workforce

* Provides project management for clinical patient care and patient/family education initiatives

* Develops programs to support nursing practice and Patient & Family Centered care (PFCC)

* Imbeds PFCC and evidence based practice into appropriate work product

* Explores and implements new patient education technologies

* Manages production and maintenance of educational content of patient education materials including evaluation, creation and revision of education content

* Serves as consultant to nursing staff, providers and multidisciplinary team in development of patient education materials

_QUALIFICATIONS_

Minimum Education/ Work Experience:

* New HCMC employees hired after September 1st, 2014 as a Professional Development Specialist and any current HCMC employees promoted to Professional Development Specialist after September 1st, 2014:

* Masters in Nursing, Education or related field required

OR

* A Master's degree in Nursing or Education is required. Candidates who do not possess a Master's degree upon hire must enroll in an accredited Master's program in a Nursing or Education field within 3years of start date and obtain the degree within 5 years of start date.years of start date.”

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

* Evidence of curricular or program development and presentation skills

* Evidence of facilitation, presentation and consultation skills

* Ability to solve problems and work effectively with diverse groups

* Ability to work independently, effectively and innovatively

* Able to word process and familiarity with email computer system, experience with power point or presentation software

* Project management skills

License/Certifications:

* Current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the State of Minnesota Board of Nursing

**Title:** *Professional Development Specialist RN- OR*

**Location:** *MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus*

**Requisition ID:** *251728*