Professional Development Specialist RN; Nursing Education), Danbury Hospital

Hospital Overview

Danbury Hospital is a 456‑bed acute care hospital that has provided award‑winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. It offers specialty services including a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy‑Capable Stroke Center, and a compassionate psychiatric program.

• The Leapfrog Group – Grade A for quality and patient safety
• U.S. News & World Report – High performance in heart failure treatment
• Health grades – One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals
• Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) – Robotic Center of Excellence
• Joint Commission – Gold seal of approval in spine surgery

4×10 hour night shift, 9:00 pm–7:30 am, Monday through Friday (variable).

• Minimum 5 years in a specialized nursing field.
• Master’s Degree in nursing required.
• Knowledge of Connecticut Department of Health nursing practice requirements.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission accreditation requirements for the Division of Patient Care Services.
• Experienced in delivering group presentations.
• Current and unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse license.
• Certification in BLS, ACLS, and PALS required.
• Instructor in AHA training in one area (BLS, ACLS, or PALS – required to be obtained within 6 months of hire).
• Preferred nursing certification.

• Determine nursing practice and system interventions that promote patient, family, and community safety within the specialty area.
• Use strategies for changing clinician and interdisciplinary team behavior to encourage adoption of evidence‑based practices and innovations.
• Oversee specialty department and division competency assessment processes at the system level.
• Identify and prioritize emerging needs in collaboration with PD and nursing leadership through assessment and evaluation of current system processes.
• Facilitate research and quality projects and integrate findings into the advancement of clinical practice.
• Participate in organizational changes necessary to meet accreditation criteria, legal mandates, or advances in diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes.
• Cultivate a climate of clinical inquiry across spheres of influence for nursing and nursing partners.
• Evaluate the need for improvement or redesign of care delivery processes to enhance safety, efficiency, reliability, and quality.
• Provide educational consultation at the unit and organizational levels through participation in committees, councils, and administrative teams.
• Apply knowledge of legal and ethical issues relevant to specialized nursing practice.
• Demonstrate proficiency in electronic medical record documentation systems.
• Write policies on nursing practice in collaboration with leadership and physician partners.
• Develop plans of corrective action for staff not adhering to specialty practice standards.
• Maintain and model Nuvance Health values and demonstrate reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as required.

Manual:
Requires some manual skill, motor coordination, and finger dexterity.

Occupational:
Some occupational risk.

Physical Effort:
Medium to heavy effort; may exert up to 35 lbs.

Physical Environment:
Exposure to dirt, odors, noise, and human waste.

Salary Range: $45.93 – $85.29 per hour.

Company:
Danbury Hospital – Nursing Education Department (Exempt).
Shift: 4×10 hour night shift, 9 pm–7:30 am. Control hours: 40.