Work Shift:
Please see job description for details.
Time Type:
Full time
Department:
CC093011 ACNW Nursing Excellence
Summary:
ACNW, Nursing Excellence, Full Time
Additional Information:
The Transition to Practice Coordinator is responsible for effectively planning, implementing and overseeing the Transition to Practice (TTP) Programs and/or student nursing interns to improve the student experience. The TTP Coordinator will engage with subject matter experts, leaders, mentors, and preceptors based on the participants' identified learning needs, competencies, and development goals. The TTP Coordinator will work collaboratively with the other members of the Nursing Professional Development team, internal and external partners, and stakeholders to create a learning environment and education programs that meet individual, department, and organizational goals.
Required Education:
Master's Degree Nursing
Recommended Education:
Required Work Experience:
Related Field - 6 years of experience
Recommended Work Experience:
Required Certifications:
1 of the following certifications is required - , Registered Nurse (RN) license - Arkansas or Compact State
Recommended Certifications:
Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) - Competency & Credentialing Institute, Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN) - Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation, Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) - Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, Critical Care Registered Nurse Adult (CCRN-A) - American Association of Critical Care Nurses Certification Corp, Critical Care Registered Nurse Pediatric (CCRN-P) - American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-NIC) - National Certification Corporation, Nurse Executive (NE-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Description
Plans, develops, and evaluates TTP and/or student programs by establishing time-bound, achievable, and results-oriented goals.
Stays abreast of trends in the field and systematically analyze them against the TTP and/or student programs content, adjusting and amending the content to ensure preeminent educational support.
Advocates for programs that support the authentic needs of the learner and the organization.
Implements motivational strategies at the individual, group, program and organizational levels, using outcome measurements and evaluation methods to continuously analyze the program's effectiveness.
Recruits subject matter experts, nurse leaders, facilitators, mentors, and preceptors for the TTP and/or student programs.
Conducts TTP and/or student workshops for nurse leaders and others.
Creates processes to identify and involve stakeholders in the evaluation process.
Assess learner characteristics, including learning styles and learning needs for continuous program development.
Function as teacher and facilitator ensuring all participants feel respected and recognized as professionals.
Plans programs that are culturally and socially relevant and incorporates concepts of multicultural and multigenerational education.
Communicates effectively with a diverse population, demonstrating understanding of cultural and social factors that may affect the listener's ability to fully comprehend the message; adjust communication style as warranted.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Arkansas Children's (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.
Arkansas Children's is driven by four core values-safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence-which inform every action.
Arkansas Children's Hospital has received Magnet Status (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/magnet-recognition) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/awards-and-recognition) for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.
For more than a century, Arkansas Children's has met the unique needs of children. But we're more than just a hospital treating sick kids-our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.
Arkansas Children's Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state's only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children's Northwest (https://www.archildrens.org/locations/arkansas-childrens-nw) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.
"Arkansas Children's is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children's, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better." Michael - Business Operations Manager
"Arkansas Children's Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children." Linda - Information Systems Analyst
"We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children." Angela - Parking and Fleet Coordinator
"Care, love, and hope for children!" Kathy - Administrative Assistant
"When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children's Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!" Nick - Supply Assistant
Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
