Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Acute Care

Hospital for Special Care•New Britain, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist is responsible for enhancing nursing competencies and advancing clinical practice and nursing research. Through skill development, the NPD Specialist ensures clinical competence and professional growth within the Medical Rehab Unit and Cardiac Medical Unit. This role combines clinical knowledge with performance improvement to drive patient outcomes. The NPD Specialist supports HFSC’s mission by promoting evidence-based practice, improving patient outcomes, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence in nursing care.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) or related field required. DNP preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) with relevant experience may be considered.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in CT.
BLS and ACLS
Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience in acute care including telemetry.
Prior experience in staff education, clinical instruction, or leadership preferred.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC) or Clinical Specialty preferred.
Previous experience working in Magnet designated organization(s) preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess learning needs and develop educational plans for nursing and ancillary staff.
Design, coordinate, and deliver orientation, competency programs, and continuing education.
Facilitate clinical skills training, simulation sessions, and workshops.
Serve as a resource for nurses in clinical practice, policies, and evidence-based care.
Serve as a BLS and ACLS Instructor.
Facilitate cardiac monitor training courses.
Develop and update educational materials, curricula, and clinical guidelines.
Evaluate effectiveness of educational interventions through assessments, feedback, and outcome measures.
Ensure all programs comply with hospital policies, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
Assists with the design, implementation and evaluation of the Nurse Residency Program to support the successful transition of new graduate nurses into professional practice.
Collaborate with Clinical Directors/ Managers and interprofessional teams to identify performance gaps and training priorities.
Support staff in clinical settings through mentoring, coaching, and role modeling best practices.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety projects.
Supports career ladder and succession planning initiatives within the nursing division.
Participates in committees, taskforces, and quality improvement projects to enhance patient outcomes and nursing practice.
Acts as a change agent and role model, supporting the implementation of evidence-based practice and nursing research.
Maintain current knowledge of nursing practices, education strategies, and healthcare technologies.
Promote lifelong learning and professional certification among staff nurses.
Participate in professional organizations and continuing education activities.
Other duties as assigned