Nursing Professional Development Specialist ; Interventional Services Clinical

Job Description

The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist plays a vital role in advancing the practice of nursing through the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, fostering professional growth, and ensuring nursing competencies meet high standards. The NPD Specialist works closely with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to provide educational support, drive continuous improvement, and enhance the quality of patient care through evidence-based practices.

The NPD Specialist is responsible for identifying and addressing the learning needs of nursing staff through the design and implementation of effective educational programs. This includes developing orientations, continuing education initiatives, and competency assessments that align with clinical and organizational goals. The role also involves providing mentorship and support to clinical staff and facilitating their career development through ongoing professional growth opportunities.

The NPD Specialist continually promotes quality improvement initiatives, integrating them into educational offerings to support safe, high-quality patient care. The specific focus areas of the NPD Specialist may vary depending on the area to which they are assigned, such as a general role or a role within areas like critical care, telemetry, or other clinical specialties.

• Bachelors in Nursing degree (BSN) required.
• Master of Nursing degree (MSN) preferred.
• Certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC) preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years clinical nursing experience in specialty required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in nursing education or a related field preferred.

• Interventional Services MV
• Interventional Services LG

• CA Registered Nurse
  - California Board of Registered Nursing
• Basic Lifesaving Certification
  - American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Lifesaving Certification
  - American Heart Association

• Working knowledge of Title XXII and The Joint Commission regulations.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in educational program design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with staff, leadership, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrate ability to mentor, coach, and support professional development of nursing staff.
• Strong analytical skills to assess learning outcomes and drive improvements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Learning Management Systems (e.g., Health Stream), and other educational tools.

This position will serve all age groups one year of age or greater.

$93.91 - $122.63 USD Hour

Medium Work – Requires standing the majority of the shift with the ability to lift up to 35 lbs. frequently. Work involves sitting, kneeling, climbing, and squatting.

El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.