OB NURSE PROF DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST at Southwest General – Middleburg Heights, Ohio

The OB Nurse Professional Development (NPD) Specialist develops tools, theories, skills and knowledge of Nurse Professional Development (NPD) to improve the practice and skills of staff. The OB NPD Specialist is accountable for general, OB and Neonatal Specific Competencies. The scope and standards of NPD Practice describe the key roles and responsibilities for which the OB NPD specialist is accountable. The overall outputs of the OB NPD specialist are learning, adapting to change, professional role competence and growth; these ultimately lead to optimal patient care and outcomes, and skilled staff with positive quality and safety outcomes.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN required, MSN Ed. Preferred or Master’s degree to be obtained within 3 years of hire. CPR card, NRP card and STABLE cards required.

5 years’ experience in OB Nursing specialty area required, teaching experience preferred

Current RN License by the Ohio State Board of Nursing. Certification in a Labor & Delivery/Postpartum/Nursery area of care preferred.