The Nursing Professional Development Generalist plans and develops appropriate training, utilizing behavioral objectives, lesson plans, and testing methodology in order to ensure that the organization’s personnel receive the necessary education in order to perform their duties.

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• Education/Training Program
• Provides introductory education and training to all new employees so they may perform their jobs, as well as promoting a positive work environment.
• Develops continuing education for the staff in an effort to enhance the quality of care within the organization.
• Plans and coordinates training activities utilizing educational processes that incorporate adult learning principles.
• Develops and designs appropriate behavioral objectives, lesson plans, teaching tools, training schedules, testing methodology and evaluation tools in order to ensure personnel receive appropriate training for their level of expertise.
• Develops self-study modules to be utilized for orientation as well as yearly competencies.
• Modifies education programs, as needed, based on evaluation data.
• Quality
• Develops programs, processes and documentation systems to maintain accreditation status as a provider and sponsor of high quality nursing continuing education activities.
• Maintains appropriate documentation of educational records and statistics in order to ensure continued accreditation as a provider of continuing education.
• Develops and evaluates competency based performance criteria based on the goals of each department and the organization as a whole.
• Promotes the quality and efficiency of his/her own performance by remaining current with the latest trends in healthcare. Participates in job-related seminars, workshops, conferences and affiliations with professional organizations.
• Collaboration & Partnership
• Promotes and maintains effective communications with all departments within the organization.
• Assists staff in identifying their learning needs and planning learning activities to meet those needs based on technical skills, interpersonal relations skills, and critical thinking skills.
• Other Duties as Assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Experience: 4 years clinical experience. If working in specialty area such as ICU, ER, or Surgical Services, must have 2 years’ experience in the area of specialty.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Special Skills: Good oral & written Communication, interpersonal, critical thinking, organizational, time management & public speaking skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office systems.
Licensure: Current and unrestricted RN license by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing and BLS Certification. If working in specialty area such as ICU, ER, or Surgical Services, must have certification in the area of specialty.
The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is a leading health care innovator in Louisiana and Mississippi. We bring together outstanding clinicians, the most advanced technology and leading research to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality and safest care possible.
This commitment is grounded in a history that is more than 100 years old, but reflected today by our strategic vision of transforming healthcare through superior performance and excellent patient care.

In the last fiscal year, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System had:

• 1,747 Licensed Beds
• 65,322 Discharges
• 44,592 OR Procedures
• 10,827 Full Time Employees
• 331,360 Inpatient Days

• 1,915 Active Medical Staff229,296 Emergency Visits

• As a nonprofit, mission-focused Catholic healthcare ministry, we give special attention to our citizens who are most in need. During the most recent fiscal year, we provided more than $39 million in unreimbursed care and community support to the underprivileged.
  Our health system is one of the largest in Louisiana, with hospitals, clinics and physicians located throughout Louisiana and in Mississippi. In fact, we provide care to almost half of Louisiana’s citizens, and serve in Mississippi’s largest metropolitan area. Because of our size and the partnerships we have with other local organizations, we are able to pool our resources and share cost and service efficiencies and learn from each other, thereby accelerating our ability to improve care and solve challenges.
  Since our founding in Monroe, Louisiana in 1911, we have been blessed by the guidance of the Franciscan Sisters. Through their guidance and steadfast example, we have committed to assure that we perpetuate their healing ministry for another hundred years. It is a noble purpose we strive to fulfill every day.
  Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, we serve patients across Louisiana and Mississippi through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians, elderly housing and integrated information system. Our health system has partnered with the State of Louisiana as it transforms its healthcare delivery system. The partnership includes inpatient acute care and primary care delivery in Baton Rouge and Bogalusa.
  Following in the footsteps of our founders, the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, our team members and physicians are called to provide high quality care and compassion to all people, especially those most in need.
  As we look to the future of our healthcare ministry, we chart our course by “going where we are called.”

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