Nursing Professional Development Specialist

Trinity Health • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Nurse Senior – Educator, also known as the Nursing Professional Development Specialist, advances nursing excellence through evidence-based education and professional development. This role empowers nurses to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care by fostering lifelong learning and supporting clinical competency across service lines. What You Will Do: Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs that promote clinical competency, orientation, and continuing education for nursing staff. Collaborate with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to assess learning needs and develop targeted strategies for professional growth. Serve as a mentor and resource, guiding nurses in evidence-based practice and supporting quality improvement initiatives. Lead efforts to integrate best practices and regulatory standards into nursing education and clinical workflows.

Requirements

• Current and valid Connecticut RN license.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is a strong preference; near requirement. BSN candidates will only be considered if they are actively pursuing an MSN or higher degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in Medical-Surgical inpatient specialty/service lines. This will include, but is not limited to: Critical Care, Telemetry, Medical Oncology, Neuroscience, and other medical-surgical service lines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in staff education or professional development (strong preference; nearly required).
• Current BLS certification and advanced specialty certifications (ACLS, etc.). Certification support will be offered post-hire.
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver educational programs for nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs that promote clinical competency, orientation, and continuing education for nursing staff.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to assess learning needs and develop targeted strategies for professional growth.
• Serve as a mentor and resource, guiding nurses in evidence-based practice and supporting quality improvement initiatives.
• Lead efforts to integrate best practices and regulatory standards into nursing education and clinical workflows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees