Staff Development Specialist, Med Surg
Company: Virginia Hospital Center Arlington Health System
Location: Arlington
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Staff Development Specialist, Medical SurgicalThe Staff
Development Specialist is involved in the training and professional
development of staff at all levels of the organization. Unit based
Staff Development Specialist I may oversee direct and indirect care
of patients. Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and
consultative collaborations, along with demonstrated leadership
ability are inherent in the position. The position requires
knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures
as well as standard practice guidelines and regulatory
requirements. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise
present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is
essential. Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are
required for this position.Join our team and unlock your
potential!VHC Health is a 453-bed nationally recognized Hospital
and teaching facility that has been delivering high quality care to
the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 75 years. VHC is a
proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network (a national network of
independent healthcare organizations), a designated Level II Trauma
Center and a recognized Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center. We are proud to announce that the Leapfrog
Group has awarded the hospital with an 'A' grade in Hospital Safety
for the 19th year in a row, achieved an Outstanding Patient
Experience Award--- for the 10th year in a row and VHC has ranked
Number 2 in "Best Hospitals" in the Washington, DC metropolitan
area by U.S. News and World Report's 2021-2022 rankings. At VHC we
are always striving to provide continued excellence and growth for
our employees as well as top notch care for our
patients.Certification in specialty preferredCurrent Virginia
license to practice professional nursingBachelor's degree in
Nursing required, MSN preferredAt leastfive years of recent
clinical practice in relevant discipline preferredActive membership
in at least one professional organization related to
specialtyCurrent BLS certification; BLS instructor
preferredCollaborates with appropriate personnel to define
department based competencies and orientation.Plans and facilitates
trainings or programs to meet the educational needs of staff,
including orientation, in-services, or education
requirements.Leads, coaches, and councils staff with a goal of
promoting best practices outcomes.Support all elements in the nurse
professional development practice model to include: In-service,
Continuing Education, utilize research and EBP, academic
partnerships, orientation and competency programs.The nursing
professional development specialist is responsible for maintaining
role competence as well as ensuring educational opportunities for
staff. Paid Major HolidaysGenerous Paid Time Off / VacationSick
TimeHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceUndergraduate Student Loan
RepaymentFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Health Savings Account
(HSA)Health Fitness & Education Class DiscountsEmployee Wellness
BenefitsHospital Discount for Employees and FamilyVHC Retirement
ProgramTuition ReimbursementFree onsite parkingCommuter
BenefitsCareer CoachingFamily Leave401(k) + Matchand much more!
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