Nursing Professional Development Specialist

Department:

11203 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Utilization and Care Management

Full time

Yes

40

M-F, 8a-5p

$44.15 - $66.25

Are you passionate about advancing care management excellence, elevating patient outcomes, and shaping the future of care management education? We are seeking a dynamic Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist to lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of innovative, evidence-based educational programs that empower care management and utilization management teams.

In this role, you'll act as an educator, leader, and change agent-driving professional growth, promoting best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous learning. You'll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to bridge knowledge gaps, enhance clinical performance, and influence both individual and system-wide outcomes.

• Design, develop, and deliver evidence-based educational programs that support onboarding, orientation, and ongoing professional development for inpatient care management staff
• Conduct needs assessments to identify knowledge, skill, and performance gaps; analyze data to inform program development and priorities
• Lead initiatives using ANPD standards, applying roles such as advisor, mentor, collaborator, researcher, and change agent
• Develop measurable outcomes aligned with organizational goals, regulatory standards, and best practices
• Plan and execute educational strategies incorporating adult learning theory, behavioral change models, and diverse teaching methodologies
• Evaluate program effectiveness, analyze ROI, and continuously improve learning initiatives
• Facilitate both in-person and virtual learning experiences tailored to diverse learner needs and cultural perspectives
• Promote the integration of evidence-based practice to improve patient care, safety, and quality outcomes
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams to support quality improvement and organizational excellence initiatives
• Mentor and support professional growth of care management nurses and social workers

• Master's Degree in Nursing OR
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing AND Master's Degree in Education or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in inpatient care management, including teaching, training, or program development

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
• Care Management Certification (ACM or CCM) (required within 6 months of hire)

• Strong expertise in adult learning theory and instructional design
• Proficiency in delivering both in-person and virtual education programs
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage projects, drive change, and influence at multiple levels
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and build professional partnerships

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note:

Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.