When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Job Description:
Join Anna Jaques Hospital (AJH), a distinguished not-for-profit community hospital nestled in the picturesque coastal community of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Since 1884, AJH has been a cornerstone of healthcare excellence in the Merrimack Valley, North Shore, and Southern New Hampshire regions, renowned for our commitment to high-quality care and exceptional patient satisfaction. Located just 35 miles northeast of Boston, AJH offers the perfect blend of a supportive community hospital environment and the vast opportunities that come with being part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the region. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a network of over 39,000 caregivers and staff dedicated to providing extraordinary care to more than 1.7 million people from 150+ cities and towns across Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Discover a rewarding career at AJH, where you can make a meaningful impact within a close-knit community while advancing your professional growth within a thriving healthcare system.
Are you ready to become a part of our dynamic team?
The Professional Development Specialist RN provides educational experiences for nursing and other healthcare personnel including evidence-based practice, competency identification.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Conducts educational/ learning needs assessments with the nursing staff.
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Assesses the performance of staff orienting to a new area and provides feedback as appropriate to the Nursing Director.
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Provides direct education and support to hospital nursing staff to promote excellence in nursing practices.
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Regularly assesses educational needs of the nursing staff relative to new technology or clinical services and procedures.
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Directs the planning of educational activities including orientation, in-service education for staff.
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Works collaboratively with nursing directors to develop unit-based education.
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With departmental staff, develops and distributes information regarding educational programs open to staff.
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Assists directors in ensuring staff has completed all mandatory educational requirements.
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Effectively uses technology (including online learning platform, simulation, and electronic medical record) to design content.
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During times of disaster or extreme staffing crisis may be required to work as staff in a clinical area.
Work Shift: 32hrs/week, Days
Education Required: Master's degree in nursing or education required.
Experience: 5 years acute care nursing experience required. Medical Surgical/Telemetry/Critical Care experience preferred. Previous experience in adult education preferred.
Licenses/Certifications Required:
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State of Massachusetts RN Licensure.
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BLS
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ACLS
Benefits working at Anna Jaques Hospital:
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Career Development and Opportunities
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Free On-Site Parking
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Discounts/Savings on various businesses.
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Health and Wellness activities
Apply today and learn more!
Pay Range:
$35.85 – $77.82
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
