Nurse Professional Development Specialist

About This Role

The Nurse Professional Development Specialist (NPD) is a Registered Nurse/Educator with an Advanced Nursing Degree, focusing on nursing education, leadership, and evidence-based practice. This role is ideal for experienced nurses looking to enhance nursing practice through education and professional development.

• Location: Edison, NJ
• Schedule: Full-time, Evening

• Create teaching/learning strategies that promote application of knowledge, skills, and attitudes to practice.
• Analyze competency assessment data to identify gaps in practice.
• Develop educational programs to achieve patient-oriented outcomes.
• Plan orientation and competency requirements based on future needs of staff.
• Manage practice gaps between academia and service.
• Apply change theory to support organizational innovation and change management.
• Encourage lifelong learning and partner with staff to achieve personal and professional goals.
• Align activities with organizational goals and participate in decision-making councils.
• Use research/EBP for clinical and nursing professional development practice change.
• Participate in unit-specific initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.

• Education: Graduate Degree (Master's or greater) in Nursing or related field required.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 or more years of current experience in Nursing in an acute care hospital required.
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  
  • NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License required.
  • AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification required.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.

Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on innovation and quality in healthcare services, ensuring that their staff is equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles.