Description Professional Development Specialist RN - Med/Surg Full time 1 FTE Day shift This positions supports the Transition to Practice of new graduate nurses as well as coordinating educational offerings to promote ongoing staff development. Relocation Assistance for eligible external candidates and Rehires who meet all conditions for payment - this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment. Join us, and find out how many ways we offer you the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients. This position will provide service group educational support to clinical staff and will be focused on staff clinical development and expertise. Will work intimately with the service group director and Clinical Nurse Specialist to plan for the development of excellence in care. This position will emphasize the use of educational theory and expertise to foster clinical growth to increase the competency of staff and ensure safe and positive patient outcomes. Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Swedish Shared Services and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. The job duties listed are essential functions of the position. However, other duties may be assigned, and may also be considered essential functions of the position. The caregiver must be sufficiently fluent in the English language to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. The degree of fluency required will vary depending upon the nature of the position. Caregivers are expected to honor the Mission, Values, Vision and Promise and adhere to the Code of Conduct, policies and standards of their organization. For direct patient care roles: Performs and maintains currency of essential competencies as required by specific area of hire and populations served. Uses multiple resources to assess the learning needs of staff and assists them in developing a personal professional growth plan. Plans and operationalizes educational activities to meet the educational needs of staff and provide individualized and group activities to support growth in clinical expertise based on research and evidence base knowledge. Uses appropriate tools to measure the adequacy of learning and absorption/application of information and remediates as necessary. Acts as a consultant for individuals and groups regarding methods of educational delivery, curriculum development, and evaluation strategies. Differentiates the types of issues that lend themselves to educational intervention and provides learning opportunities for those that are truly learning deficits. Assists staff in planning for formal educational growth opportunities, such as going back to school, attending conferences, etc. Prepares learning materials for specific educational activities using theory and practical considerations. Reviews materials before utilization for adequacy, accuracy, currency, and evidence base. Evaluates learning materials for inclusion and utilization for education needs both for individuals and groups. Provides coaching for the use of the internet and other modalities for obtaining knowledge and learning opportunities. Works with Patient/Family and Community Education to identify patient/family and community learning needs and assist in providing learning activities. Coordinate learning activities with Employee learning and Employee Advancement departments as appropriate to support organizational efforts. Maintains own expertise in teaching/learning and clinical competency. Makes learning fun and interesting. <