Nurse Educator - Oncology Ambulatory (Southern CT)

Yale New Haven Health

  • Guilford, CT
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description:OverviewTo be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.The Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) at Yale New Haven Health System is built upon the Nursing professional development, Scope and Standards of practice framework. The NPDS is a specialized nursing professional that facilitates the professional role development and growth of nurses and other healthcare personnel along the continuum from novice to expert.EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
  • 1. Education
  • 1.1 Assesses the learning needs based on regulatory requirements, evidence-based practice, and staff-identified needs.
  • 2. Role Development
  • 2.1 Supports the development of nursing leadership skills in self and clinical nursing staff according to ANA Standards of Practice, to promote professional nursing practice and quality patient care.
  • 3. Collaborative Partnerships
  • 3.1 Represents nursing in the development of interprofessional learning activities.
  • 4. Champion of Scientific Inquiry
  • 4.1 Develops, educates, and implements quality improvement initiatives and outcomes across the organization
  • 5. Orientation
  • 5.1 Develops, implements, evaluates competency based orientation
  • 6. Competency Management and Ongoing Education
  • 6.1 Develops initial and ongoing competencies in collaboration with nursing education teams.
QualificationsEDUCATIONMaster's degree or higher required, one degree must be in nursing (Either BS or MS in nursing). Candidates must be enrolled in Master's program and the degree must be completed by 6/1/2027EXPERIENCE3-5 Years of active Nursing experience , one year of relevant teaching experience preferred , nursing staff development and/or specialty area preferredLICENSURELicensure as a RN in the state of CT/ RI & Nursing Board Certification within 2 years of hireSPECIAL SKILLSDemonstrates ability to develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programs.PHYSICAL DEMANDThe NPDS would support their assigned area, and others as requested, throughout the health system. Travel to YNHHS entities as needed to facilitate professional development activities of nurses within YNHHS.Additional InformationAmbulatory locations include: Smilow Orange, Guilford, Waterford, Westerly RI. In addition, position covers Radiation Therapy throughout.
YNHHS Requisition ID155452

Yale New Haven Health