Professional Development Specialist Per-Diem at MerrimackHealth – Lawrence, Massachusetts

At Merrimack Health, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range is $37.72 - $81.76 hourly, excluding fringe benefits and potential bonuses.

Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, and internal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the range to support future salary growth.

The Professional Development Specialist provides educational expertise in the healthcare field of clinical professional staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Requires theoretical practical knowledge of adult education, clinical nursing, and leadership skills to facilitate the delivery of quality care in assigned nursing areas and other clinical disciplines.

• Provides educational consultation, facilitation planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs that award continuing education credit.

• Participate in the planning and delivery of the clinical aspects of new employee orientation

• Participates in the planning and delivery of mandatory certifications programs, such as ACLS, BLS and PALS

• Works within the Professional Development department and with the CNLs and clinical educators to establish clinical competencies and skills sessions

· Coordinates the operation of the Simulation Lab, which includes: creating and executing simulation scenarios with debriefing; maintenance of simulation equipment and necessary supplies; coordinates the use of the lab for multidisciplinary clinical staff; data collection to evaluate learning and outcomes

EDUCATION AND RELATED EXPERIENCE:

1.) Required: Bachelor's Degree (BSN) required

2.) MSN Preferred or currently enrolled in program.

3.) Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Massachusetts

4.) At least 5+ years RN experience required.