Clin Prof Dev Spec MAS

General Summary of PositionFunctions within the roles of educator, change agent, consultant, evidence-based practitioner, and leader. Responsible for assessment, planning, development, implementation and evaluation of learning and development programs that enhance associates' performance, promote professional development or otherwise support the mission, vision and SPIRIT Values of MedStar Health. Demonstrates clinical expertise, leadership, communication skills, and knowledge of education theory and principles necessary to develop learning programs and achieve optimal educational outcomes. MedStar Ambulatory Services is committed to providing world-class, compassionate care to every patient, every time, at every touch point. All associates are accountable for their role in meeting patient experience standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Collaborates with other departments, experts, and leaders, both internal and external to MedStar Health, to obtain information needed to purse development of relevant learning programs and serves as a liaison with academic partners and clinical student placements.

Coordinates and plans educational offerings for associates with consideration of but not limited to mandatory regulatory requirements, quality and safety, performance improvement, strategic initiatives, and clinical advancement. Conducts educational activities that inform, teach, and facilitate adoption of new procedures, technologies, equipment, and patient care trends with continuing education credits where appropriate.

Designs, implements, and evaluates designated learning and educational programs and consultative services. Assesses learning needs through formal and informal approaches to data collection to determine specific education needs of associates.

Develops and contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Ensures compliance with MedStar Ambulatory Service (MAS) policies and procedures and governmental/accreditation regulations.

Develops education plans applying principles of adult learning theory, coordinates appropriate resources, evaluates and documents responses to teaching and follows up with associates transitioning to different clinical areas or roles.

Develops evaluation plans and applies evidence-based evaluation systems to determine the effectiveness of educational activities and learning programs. Involves learners in the evaluation process.

Differentiates between practice gaps and performance or system issues and addresses them accordingly.

Disseminates the evaluation results of the learning activities and revises learning programs based on objective evaluation data.

Evaluates own practice in relation to nursing professional development and practice standards, guidelines, and relevant statues, rules and regulations. Pursues ongoing learning and educational opportunities to enhance own practice, knowledge, skills and competencies.

Identifies and assesses learning needs and knowledge or skill gaps that require remediation, and collaborates with site leaders to promote critical thinking and competent patient care delivery. Provides continuing education activities to expand current knowledge and where appropriate acquire and maintain certification using provider unit and other resources.

Incorporates evidence into learning programs and clinical education activities especially in content development and use of evidence-based learning models and evaluation systems.

Maintains knowledge of evidence and current trends and innovations in clinical practice, clinical instruction, clinical education, staff development, and use of simulation and learning technologies.

Participates in and disseminates information from committees involving the community, health system, entity, and unit or department related to learning programs, projects, and collaborative governance council activities.

Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate. Participates in meetings, serves on committees and represents the department and hospital/facility in community outreach efforts as appropriate.

Performs On-Boarding and Orientation of New Associates by planning and conducting orientation of new personnel to facilitate a new associate's transition to the practice environment and meeting competency assessment requirements in conformance with departmental objectives, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards. As well as participates in on-Boarding and orientation of new associate by conducting general clinical orientation programs and coordinating the specialty-based orientation of associates new to MAS.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Provides documentation of participation and level of success during competency and educational programs.

Provides expertise for competency development and competence assessment across the department of nursing. Plans and regularly conducts competency validation programs for clinical associates by applying principles of adult learning to assess staff learning and competency needs. Offers competency-building activities to enhance associates' educational and experiential learning.

Reviews performance data on clinical, quality and safety of care delivery and contributes to plans which address patient population-specific needs and enhance outcomes.

Supports and participates in the transition to practice of newly certified medical assistants. Coaches other clinical associates and provides feedback to enhance professional clinical practice.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree of Science in Nursing required and
• Master's degree in Nursing or Nursing Education preferred

Experience

• 3-4 years Progressive clinical nursing practice required and
• Experience in teaching or professional development preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid RN license in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia required or
• any combination as required based on work location(s). required and
• Certification by professional leadership or ambulatory organization preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledgeable and effective in service line operations.
• Effective planning, analysis synthesis and data interpretation skills.
• Problem solving and decision-making ability.
• Proficiency in principles/application of process improvement.
• Ability to develop and foster positive relations with physicians/hospital and community.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Why MedStar Health?

At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork-our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity-we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package-including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home-as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.