Professional Development Specialist

Job Description:Professional Development Specialist Labor & DeliveryFull-time, DaysJob Description:The Professional Development Specialist (PDS) functions to ensure that clinicians are prepared to be responsible for promoting patient safety and high-quality patient care through clinical leadership, education, consultation, modeling, and research.The PDS incorporates evidence-based practice, theory, and research into various patient care settings according to patient needs by collaborating with multi-professional multidisciplinary groups; facilitating the development of hospital and department policies, nursing procedures, regulatory standards and guidelines, and research.The role also includes functioning as a community resource on topics within scope of practice and providing nursing orientation, education, and ongoing competency verification.The PDS is a role model for caring that honors the patient's mind, body, and spirit.Requirements:Current RN licensure or work permit in KentuckyMSN from accredited programThree (3) years of acute care experience in the designated specialty within the last five (5) yearsACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC certifications as required by department of assignmentPreferred:Certification as Professional Development Specialist (PDS)Benefits:Tuition Assistance up to $6,000 annuallyCompany paid Maternity and Paternity Leave5 days Paid Time Off available upon hireBereavement Leave (includes pets)PTO Sell Back ProgramCompassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial supportIf you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.