OB NURSE PROF DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST - LABOR & DELIVERY /POSTPARTUM FOCUS

Summary

• POSITION INFORMATION
  • Position summary:
    • 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.
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Education:
    • 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.
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    Required length and type of experience:
    • 5 years’ experience in OB Nursing specialty area (labor & delivery / postpartum) required, teaching experience preferred
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    Required licensure, certification or registry:
    • Current RN License by the Ohio State Board of Nursing. Certification in a Labor & Delivery/Postpartum/Nursery area of care preferred.