This Professional Development Specialist role will cover our inpatient and outpatient Endoscopy Service Line departments. Accountable for advancing and maintaining clinical staff competence, enhancing professional nursing practice, and supporting achievement of career goals, building on the educational and experiential base of nurses across the novice to expert continuum for the ultimate objective of ensuring delivery of efficient, effective, ethical, safe, quality, and compassionate patient care. Cultivates an environment that promotes an appetite for lifelong learning by supporting the development of effective, quality, innovative, creative, and fun continuing education activities, implementing evidence-based practice innovations, and continuously evaluating further learning needs and/or practice changes.
Magnet designated facility with active shared decision-making councils. We continuously strive to improve outcomes and provide exceptional experiences for our patients, staff, and community
Day-1 Benefits low-cost benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 403B retirement and more.
Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Up to 18 days of PTO your first year!
Daily Pay Options
Ongoing Professional Development
What the Professional Development Specialist RN will do:
Collects data and information related to educational needs and other pertinent situations.Analyzes issues, trends, and supporting data to determine the educational needs of individuals, organizations and communitiesIdentifies the target audience, general purpose and educational objectives, and desired outcomes for each learning activity.Establishes plans that describe the strategies, alternatives, and resources to achieve expected outcomesEnsures that the planned educational activities are implemented.Conducts a comprehensive evaluation of each educational activity. Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing professional development activities.Coordinates educational initiatives and activitiesEmploys strategies and techniques to promote positive learning and practice environmentsProvides consultation to influence plans, enhance the abilities of others, and effect changeEvaluates progress toward attainment of outcomesSystematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing professional practiceAcquires and maintains current knowledge and competency in nursing professional development practice.What the Professional Development Specialist RN will need:
Minimum: Graduation from an accredited Nursing Program. BSN required.Preferred: MSN, or related Master’s Degree.Minimum: Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Michigan. CPR or BCLS Certified.Preferred: Certification in specialty completed or active plans to pursue.Minimum: One year of teaching experience with validated opportunities to apply principles of adult education. facilitator, change agent, consultant, researcher, and leader. Demonstrated extensive theoretical knowledge and practical expertise in clinical specialty.Preferred: Two years of clinical nursing experience in identified specialty areaWhat you will work:
Part time20 hours per week2 days one week - 3 days the nextOur Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.