Regional Professional Development Associate

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Primary responsibility is to contribute to the overall functioning of the Clinical Education and Development department in a substantive and measurable way with a focus on coordinating training and educational programming. Assists with the planning, development, design, marketing, execution, and evaluation of programming and support services and projects, etc. which are designed to improve management and employee effectiveness and to enhance organizational quality of care. Functions as the primary facilitator of the Continuing Education Provider Unit nursing continuing education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Associate’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Communications, Business, or related field required with two (2) years experience OR

2. High School Diploma with four (4) years of administrative experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

1. Healthcare Continuing Professional Development Associate Certificate is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Experience in adult education is preferred.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties.  Other duties may be assigned. Primary responsibilities are as follows:

1. Assists with the assessment and identification of learning needs, adult and organizational learning principles, and outcomes identification.

2. Serves as the primary facilitator of the continuing education for nursing continuing education.  

3. Assists in the planning and implementation of all ongoing and specialized training programs/services and associated logistics including New Employee Onboarding and Nursing Services Orientation.

4. Participates in evaluation of programs and measuring outcomes.

5. Assists with presenters needs, serves as a direct point of contact for our department, introduces trainer to the class, sets up and tears down rooms and technology.

6. Collaborates with trainers on layout and design of training materials and supporting functions.

7. Supports the Clinical Education team in identifying and executing the annual training and educational programming plan and calendar planning for the organization.

8. Develops and coordinates implementation of the Clinical Education Marketing Plan, including the CED website and course catalog.

9. Develops and produces training program materials and ensures related reporting and activities are complete on a timely and accurate basis.

10. Supports change initiatives and promotes changes to improve professional development activities.

11. Manages databases and reports annual analysis of relevance of class content, attendance, trainer performance, etc.

12. Participates in meeting the goals and objectives of the work unit and department to ensure that the department contributes to the attainment of the organizational goals and objectives.

13. Promotes and contributes positively to the team work of the department by volunteering to assist co-workers, contributing ideas and problem solving with co-workers, as observed by supervision.

14. Participates in planning and implementing change and maintaining and improving productivity through attendance and participation in staff meetings, committees, task forces, projects and discussions with supervisor, as observed by supervision.

   

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Involves regular physical effort such as lifting and transporting materials and equipment of at least twenty pounds, stooping, pushing heavy carts, equipment, etc.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those required while performing the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Normal office environment

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite particularly, Excel, Word, Publisher & Power Point or able to learn quickly.

2. Must be able to manage multiple projects and budgets simultaneously.

3. Excellent organization, writing skills, attention to detail, strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

PVH Potomac Valley Hospital

Cost Center:

562 PVH Learning and Development

Address:

100 Pin Oak Lane

Keyser

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.