Nurse Professional Development Specialist - Radiology

The Nurse Professional Development Specialist (NPD) is a Registered Nurse/Educator with an Advanced Nursing Degree, responsible for creating educational programs and strategies that enhance nursing practice and support staff development. This role is ideal for those with a passion for teaching and a commitment to improving patient outcomes.

• Location: Hackensack, NJ
• Facility: Hackensack Meridian Health
• Schedule: Full-time, Day shift

• 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.
• Conduct needs assessments, gap analyses, and evaluate program outcomes.
• Encourage lifelong learning and empower nurses to identify their learning needs.
• Align activities with organizational goals and participate in decision‑making councils.
• Disseminate findings of inquiry and create interventions to address gaps in knowledge.

• Graduate Degree (Master's or greater) in Nursing or related field

• Minimum of 3 or more years of current experience in Nursing in an acute care hospital

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification
• ACLS, NRP, and PALS preferred