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At Houston Methodist, the Nursing Professional Development Leader I (PDL I) position is an entry-level nursing professional development position primarily practicing in the hospital central department, or learning environment, with emphasis on core hospital-based programs impacting a variety of nursing and interdisciplinary learners. This position is progressively building knowledge and skill in the facilitation of learning through active participation in Nursing Professional Development (NPD) responsibilities and collaborating on teams. The PDL I position influences the professional practice of nursing and other healthcare learners, to create a positive impact on the patients and families served, as well as overall population health. This NPD practitioner, guided by the organization's mission and vision, facilitates ongoing learning, change, and role competence and growth through engaging with learners in the following areas of responsibility including inquiry, competency management, collaborative partnerships, orientation/onboarding, role development, and education. In each area of responsibility, the PDL I position may assume the role of learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, champion of inquiry, advocate for NPD specialty, and a partner for practice transitions. FLSA STATUS Exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION + Bacheloru2019s degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing + Masteru2019s degree in education field preferred EXPERIENCE + Four years nursing clinical experience + Nursing professional development experience preferred LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required + RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure u2013 Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and + BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and + Magnet ANCC-recognized Certification (HM) within 6 months Preferred + ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) or + PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES + Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations + Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security + Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles + Acts as an effective change agent + Ability to apply evidence-based practice + Demonstrates ability to plan, organize, and follow through on assignments and/or projects + Exhibits leadership abilities including collaboration, consultation, and coaching skills + Demonstrates proficient time management skills + Ability to utilize adult learning theory; knowledge of current educational technologies + Maintains Working knowledge of electronic resources, including Microsoft applications ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS + Promotes a positive workplace environment which is conducive to ongoing professional learning, to advance individual, departmental, organization, or system-level goals. Strives to support role transitions, clinical ladder advancement, professional certification, and excellence recognition programs. + Engages in collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including through Shared Governance participation, to drive professional development initiatives and achieve optimal results. + Serves as a clinical resource utilizing effective communication skills. Utilizes peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS + Participates in the delivery of core, entity-wide learning activities, and may collaborate with other practitioners or interdisciplinary team members. Applies the education process through completion of an assessment, identification of practice gaps (including lack of knowledge, skill, or inability to translate knowledge into practice), identification of desired outcomes, planning, facilitation of learning, and evaluation. + Reports professional development initiative outcome measures to relevant stakeholders and engages in action planning, as necessary, to meet learner needs, and entity-based goals. + Participates in program instruction which may include orientation, practice transition, and role development. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS + Participates in quality improvement initiatives, as identified through assessment data and knowledge of key quality indicators. + Participates in initial and ongoing competency assessments, utilizing a variety of validation methods, and guided by appliable standards and evidence. + Integrates applicable evidence, policies, procedures, regulatory guidance, instructional technology, and adult learning theory into educational offerings. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS + Initiative-taking to independently manage time effectively and prioritizes daily tasks to meet address needs and achieve goals. + Positively impacts quality and finance outcomes through efficient utilization of resources and makes appropriate recommendations. Reports variation in anticipated needs or expected resource utilization. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS + Promotes a spirit of inquiry by applying evidence-based practice and research in patient care. Participates and collaborates in clinical inquiry projects. + Acts to address learnersu2019 growth opportunities to ensure patient care meets and/or exceeds the standards of care. + Completes and updates My Development plan (MDP) on an ongoing basis to build nursing professional development knowledge and skill. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE + Uniform: No + Scrubs: Yes + Business professional: Yes + Other (department approved): No ON-CALL _Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._ + On Call No TRAVEL _Travel specifications may vary by department_ + May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes + May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION + Bacheloru2019s degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing + Masteru2019s degree in education field preferred EXPERIENCE + Four years nursing clinical experience + Nursing professional development experience preferred LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required + RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure u2013 Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and + BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and + Magnet ANCC-recognized Certification (HM) within 6 months Preferred + ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) or + PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) Company Profile: Houston Methodist West Hospital is committed to leading medicine in West Houston, Katy and surrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of exceptional safety, quality, service and innovation. The growing campus offers access to the most innovative medical and surgical care available, including cardiology and cardiovascular surgery; neurology and neurosurgery; comprehensive cancer care; orthopedics and sports medicine; gastroenterology; bariatrics; childbirth center with level III NICU; emergency care; and advanced imaging. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.