Stateof New Hampshire Job Posting
Department of Health and Human Services
New Hampshire Hospital
36 Clinton St.
Concord, NH 03301
REGISTERED NURSE IV
DIRECTOR OF LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
Full-Time, 1st Shift
Position#16102
$48.89/hour - $76.21/hour
*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.
The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, New Hampshire Hospital has a full-time vacancy for a Director of Learning & Development - RN III.
Summary: Under the supervision of the Chief Innovation Officer within the area of Staff Engagement & Professional Development, facilitates clinical skills, required on the job learning and professional development activities that support all clinical and non-clinical New Hampshire Hospital staff. Develops and leads the hospital's learning, training, and development strategy to enhance staff competencies, patient care outcomes, and organizational effectiveness. Plays a key role in fostering a culture of continuous learning and supporting clinical excellence and regulatory compliance.
YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with major study in nursing, human services, psychology, or a related field.
Experience: One year of experience as a registered nurse in a setting similar or equivalent to the position assigned.
OR
Education: Graduation from a recognized nursing program and possession of an Associate's degree in nursing, human services, psychology, or a related field.
Experience: Two years of experience as a registered nurse in a setting similar or equivalent to the position assigned.
And
License/Certification:
1. Current license as a Registered Nurse in New Hampshire.
2. Current Certification in CPR.
3. Must be certified by the American Nurses Association or an organization recognized by the ANA in any specialty area (e.g. Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse, Gerontological Nurse, Maternal and Child Health Nurse, Oncology, Wound Care, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications: Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist: Graduate degree in nursing or a related field and certified in NPD (either NPD-BC or NPDA-BC).
AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:
Participation in hospital-approved Crisis Management Program within 6 months of hire and current certification maintained throughout employment
Responsibilities:
- Maintains 24-hour accountability, responsibility, supervision and authority for Professional Development department staff, activities and initiatives.
- Develops and maintains onboarding/orientation programs to provide for initial competencies that align with policies and procedures. Incorporates topics required by regulatory and accrediting agencies.
- Develops, reviews and records all competencies in collaboration with department-specific staff. Evaluates competency program, ensures criteria meets compliance, quality and regulatory needs.
- Serves as a role model for change and supports key initiatives to promote evidence-based practices and conducts research/scholarly inquiry to achieve organizational outcomes.
- Identifies educational needs of the organization and advocates for the necessary programs to fill practice gaps. Conducts practice gap analysis and learning needs assessments, develops, implements and evaluates educational programing, and coordinates continuing education programming in adherence with accreditation requirements. Demonstrates program innovation and utilizes technology to deliver educational programming as applicable.
- Maintains collaborative partnerships with internal departments and external stakeholders to support professional development initiatives and the hospital mission. Participates in interprofessional committees and education. Facilitates clinical/academic partnerships.
- Provides support, coaching and role modeling both in the classroom and work areas to all staff related to role development and transition, patient care, conflict management and professional behavior/expectations.
- As a medical professional, delivers on-unit training to maintain and enhance adherence to nursing standards. Provides continuous education in key areas, including medication administration, professional boundaries, and accurate clinical documentation.
- Demonstrates ongoing competency in clinical practices, equipment usage, and nursing-specific responsibilities to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. Actively engages in evidence-based training and continuous professional development to support best practices and improve patient outcomes.
- Adheres to HeM305.07 (e)(1) as defined in writing by the facility and teaches the assessment of, and response to, an individual's medical or behavioral status or condition during 'seclusion & restraint.'
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.
For further information please contact Charles Bagley, Chief Innovation Officer, at 603-271-8340 or email Charles.M.Bagley@dhhs.nh.gov.
You may also contact Human Resources at: NHH-HR@dhhs.nh.gov.
*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:
HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:
The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.
See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx
Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay
Other Benefits:
*Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
* Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
*State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
*Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
*$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
*Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)
Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:
https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx
Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx
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