Nurse Professional Development Specialist - Center Ambulatory Surgery Pacu​/Dar - Benef

Overview

The Nurse Professional Development Specialist (NPD) is a Registered Nurse/Educator with an Advanced Nursing Degree. The NPD Specialist combines knowledge of nursing science, technology, research, evidence‑based practice, change management, communication, leadership, and education to support adult learning and nursing career development. The role focuses on program development and management, continuing education, and creating teaching strategies that impact patient care.

• Learning Facilitator: Creates teaching and learning strategies that promote the application of knowledge, skills, and attitudes to practice; builds infrastructure for lifelong learning; analyzes competency assessment data to identify gaps; develops educational programs to achieve patient‑oriented outcomes; reviews and revises nursing procedures, competency checklists, and educational material.
• Partner for Practice Transitions: Plans orientation and competency requirements based on future staffing needs; accommodates diverse nurse abilities in workforce planning; prepares staff for transition across clinical settings; manages the practice gaps between academia and service; creates seamless transitions in practice (TIP).
• Change Agent: Applies change theory to support organizational innovation and change management; serves as facilitator or leader through the change process and sustainability; conducts needs assessment, gap analysis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of program outcomes; champions innovation.
• Mentor: Encourages lifelong learning; partners with staff to facilitate achievement of personal and professional goals; empowers nurses to identify learning needs; builds relationships to increase growth capacity; coaches staff through professional growth and role transitions.
• Leader: Aligns activities with organizational goals; provides voice in legislative, regulatory, and accrediting bodies; calculates ROI for educational programming and project management; measures contributions to patient safety, patient satisfaction, and quality outcomes; participates in decision‑making councils and Magnet work.
• Champion of Scientific Inquiry: Uses research/EBP for clinical and nursing professional development practice change; facilitates, participates in, or conducts research; evaluates research outcomes; implements performance improvement activities across clinical focus areas; disseminates findings to the global nursing community; analyzes quantitative and qualitative data; creates interventions to address knowledge gaps.
• Patient Safety & Quality: Participates in unit‑specific initiatives to improve patient care outcomes; chairs or participates in hospital‑wide committees as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior; performs other duties and projects as assigned.

• Graduate Degree (Master’s or greater) in Nursing or related field; if the degree is related, must hold a Bachelor’s in Nursing.
• Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of 3 years current experience in acute nursing settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
• Knowledge of Magnet Recognition Program.
• Must acquire and maintain competencies, certifications, and continuing education required for facility accreditation or individual licensing, including ACLS, NRP, and PALS.

• Previous professional development experience or teaching/education background.
• Experience with curriculum development, evaluative methods, and professional development contact hour application.

• New Jersey State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support (HCP) Certification.

• Nursing Professional Development Advanced Board Certified.
• Professional certification in an area of specialty related to staff development.

Minimum rate of $66,560 annually.

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