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Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist

UF Health Shands Hospital

Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist

Gainesville, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    The University of Florida Shands Hospital is hiring a Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist for a night shift position in Gainesville, Florida.

     

    UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida, is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 Hospital in Florida in 9 specialty areas for 2020-2021.

     

    BENEFITS:

    NO Personal State Income Tax!

     

    PLUS:

    •Medical Insurance and Prescription Drug Plan

    •Dental and Vision Insurance

    •Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

    •Tuition Reimbursement

    •Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

    •Life Insurance and Dependent Life Insurance

    •Group Legal Insurance

    •Core benefits are for regular employees at least .5 FTE or greater.

     

    The starting salary range for this position is $69,992- $92,476, depending on experience.

     

    APPLY TODAY and one of our great recruiters WILL be in contact with YOU!

     

    The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist influences professional role competence and professional growth of learners in a variety of settings.  This position is a night shift position.

     

    Additional responsibilities:

    •Provides educational expertise in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing orientation, continuing education and inservice education programs. 

    •Accountable for planning, implementation, evaluation, and revision of needs-based educational systems that support clinical practice and regulatory requirements.

    •Contributes to the profession's body of knowledge through conducting IRB-approved nursing research and translating the research into current nursing practice.

    •Provides education support to achieve the organization's mission of excellent patient care and nursing's vision of setting a new standard of excellence in autonomous and accountable nursing practice committed to patient advocacy and innovative patient care in a climate of trust and collaboration.

     

    Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

    •Master's degree in nursing (MSN) required. Current staff without MSN must obtain degree as contracted by the VP/AVP.

    •National nursing board certification in specialty area required.  Current staff without national nursing board certification in specialty area must obtain certification as contracted by the VP/AVP.

    •Three years recent documented clinical experience required.

     

    •BLS. ACLS or PALS Instructor

    •Teaching experience; experience with computers and Microsoft applications such as WORD and PowerPoint preferred.

    •Must demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills and good technical writing skills.

    •Must require minimum supervision and exercise sound judgment.

    •Must be able to work independently and/or within a team-oriented environment using appropriate CQI tools.

    •Must be able to work with a diverse group of individuals in an environment where access to and control of confidential information is significant.

    •Must be able to stand for extended periods while teaching.

     

    Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current Florida RN license; BLS and ACLS certification with willingness to become BLS and/or ACLS Instructor

     

    In addition to a culture defined by teamwork and professional support, we offer competitive salaries, outstanding benefits, and relocation assistance.

     

    Be part of the team of excellence that is moving medicine forward.

     

    Email: Jobs@shands.ufl.edu

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

    Company Description

    UF Health Shands is a private, not-for-profit hospital system affiliated with the University of Florida. It is part of UF Health, the Southeast’s most comprehensive academic health center, with campuses in Gainesville and Jacksonville.