Specialist-Staff Development RN

Overview

Nurse-Staff Development Specialist RN OB

Job Code: 22094

FLSA Status

Job Family:  NURSING

Job Description Title: Specialist-Staff Development RN

Job Summary

Utilizes the systematic process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to provide learning experiences that enhance continued competence and professional development. The nursing process forms the foundation for decision making and critical thinking and is integrated throughout educational activities. Performs other duties as assigned..

Job Responsibilities

• Assesses learning needs.
• Plans educational activities.
• Implements the planned educational activities.
• Evaluates educational activities.
• Participates in and uses evidence based research.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health delivery.
• Provides leadership.
• Supports life long learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Description     

Minimum Required: 3 years work experience in related field after degree/license obtained.

Preferred/Desired: 

Education

Description     

Minimum Required: Bachelors degree          

Preferred/Desired: Masters degree

Training

Description     

Minimum Required    

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Description     

Minimum Required: Computer literacy

Preferred/Desired: ANCC Board Certification

Licensure

Description     

Minimum Required: RN, BLS Instructor within 90 days of hire required

Preferred/Desired: ACLS and PALS instructor

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

Reporting Relationships: No

Work Environment

Functional Demands

Label                   Short Description                        Full Description

Sedentary         Very light energy level               Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart

Light                     Moderate energy level              Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)

Medium             High energy level                          Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)

Heavy                  Very high energy level               Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer. 

Functional Demands Rating: Light

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements – Sitting: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements – Standing: Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements – Walking: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Twisting: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Bending: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell:

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear: Continuous

Sensory Requirements

Color Discrimination : Yes

Near Vision: Accurate

Far Vision: Accurate

Depth Perception        

Hearing              

Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens Anticipated

Environmental Requirements – Chemical:  Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures: Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements – Radiation: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels: Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Other