RN Professional Development Generalist Med Surg

Company: Corewell Health
Location: Dearborn
Posted on: May 4, 2025

Job Description:

RN Professional Development Generalist Med Surg at Corewell Health summary: The RN Professional Development Generalist in Med Surg plays a crucial role in enhancing the healthcare practice of nursing and allied staff through the development and evaluation of professional development programs. Collaborating with various stakeholders, this position focuses on identifying educational needs, implementing high-quality learning activities, and measuring program outcomes to promote continuous learning and improve patient care. The role also involves engaging in research, ensuring compliance with ethical standards, and fostering professional growth within the nursing community. 4 days a week: 10 hour shifts. 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. but times varies. Scope of work The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Generalist uses the tools, theories, skills and knowledge of the specialty to improve the healthcare practice of nursing and allied staff. The NPD Generalist uses expertise in education and professional development practices, the NPD Generalist (NPD-G) functions in collaboration with staff, leadership, faculty and researchers to develop, implement and evaluate professional development programs that influence professional role competence, continuous learning and growth. Promote synergistic practices and patient outcomes throughout the organization, and advances and leads NPD practice based on the Beaumont Health Nursing Professional Practice Model and in accordance with Association Nursing Professional Development Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing Development Practice.

• Uses a systematic approach, analyzes issues, forecast trends and supporting data to determine the learning needs of individuals, service lines, and organizations. Using data gathered; validates, prioritizes and documents evidence of professional practice gaps and outcomes in a manner that facilitates the educational planning process.
• Collects data systematically and purposefully from a variety of sources including direct observation of nursing practice, nurses and the multidisciplinary team, professional organizations, regulatory agencies, consumers, healthcare experts, health related trends, key stakeholders, and legislative venues.
• Uses relevant evidence, theory, research, innovative processes and practical experience to design, implement and evaluate high quality, culturally sensitive, and frequently complex educational activities, programs, or projects for staff at all stages of their career development based on identified knowledge and practice gaps. Analyzes cost and anticipated return on investment for learning activities, programs or projects.
• Engages stakeholders and resources in the planning and implementation of lifelong learning activities for individuals and/or groups of learners. Measures program outcomes in terms of learning change, impact and professional role competency and revises future outcomes based on trends, evidence, and changes in stakeholder expectations.
• Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practices in collaboration with others to ensure that nursing and the organization's goals and mission are in alignment. Develops and applies appropriate measurement tools in quality improvement activities.
• Participates in and assists others in professional role development, practice role transitions, and succession planning. Collaborates with Community Education programs to facilitate, coordinate and maintain effective allied health and nursing education programs. Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of professional development practice and role transitions. Applies the educational process by selecting education content, materials, and techniques that can appeal to a diverse target audience in a positive learning environment. Demonstrates and applies expertise in educational assessment; planning; curriculum development; educational design & delivery; documentation; measurement & performance improvement.
• Serves as an influential leader in inter-professional learning, professional growth, and practice change throughout the organization.
• Uses evidence-based assessment techniques or issues to define potential issues, problems or needs. a Champions scientific inquiry, generating new knowledge and integrating best available evidence into practice. Conducts, encourages, facilitates and/or participates in research, EBP, and QI, including dissemination of findings locally and nationally.
• Integrates ethics by analyzing factors related to privacy, security, and confidentiality in the use and handling of records related to educational programs. Develops processes for monitoring the integrity of educational activities including screening for potential and unethical behavior, commercial bias, conflict of interest. Identifies and addresses ethical issues within the learning environment.
• Serves on one or more functional teams accountable for supporting core BH orientation and continuing education activities.
• Works collaboratively with leaders, clinical and other experts, and colleagues throughout the organization to orchestrate right content, methods and resources to meet organizational goals.
• Works to achieve staff retention and employee engagement through effective management of processes resulting in fulfillment of learning needs. Qualifications
  • Required Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
  • Preferred Master's Degree
  • 3 years of relevant experience 3-5 years clinical experience Required
  • Med Surg experience Preferred
  • Previous teaching experience- Preferred
  • Registered Nurse (RN) -State of Michigan Upon Hire required
  • Board Cert Nursing Professional Development (BC-NPD) - ANCC American Nurses Credentialing Center preferred
  • Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS INSTR) - AHA American Heart Association preferred How Corewell Health cares for you
    • Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here .
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    • Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
    • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
    • Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Dearborn Hospital - 18101 Oakwood Blvd - Dearborn Department Name Wound Ostomy Service - Dearborn Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Days Worked 4 days a week Weekend Frequency N/A CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS - Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only. Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team. You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447. Keywords: nursing education, professional development, healthcare training, clinical education, nursing competency, lifelong learning, med surg nursing, nurse leadership, evidence-based practice, patient outcomes

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