Nursing Professional Development Specialist – Correctional Health
About The Position
The Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) leads system-level nursing education programs and professional development initiatives. The NPDS functions autonomously and in collaboration with nursing staff, leadership, Clinical Resource Nurses, faculty, and researchers to develop, implement, and evaluate programs that enhance role competence, professional growth, and lifelong learning in diverse practice settings. The NPDS promotes synergistic practices to achieve optimal patient outcomes, advances educational practices based on Harris Health’s Nursing Professional Practice Model and strategic plan, and ensures compliance with standards from professional nursing organizations, national, state, and local regulatory agencies, and institutional policies. The NPDS mentors staff, role models professionalism, and upholds high standards of integrity and ethical behavior.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
- Master’s degree in Nursing or related field required
- Certification in Nursing Professional Development to be completed within two (2) years if not held at hire
- Current license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program
- Five (5) years of experience as a registered nurse
- Two (2) years of related education or leadership experience
- Above average verbal (heavy public contact)
- Exceptional verbal (public speaking)
- Writing / Composing (correspondence/reports)
- CRT, PC
- Analytical, Design, Medical Terminology, Research, Statistical
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Retirement Plans with employer contributions
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education support
- Wellness programs and employee assistance services
- Career advancement opportunities within a Magnet®-designated system
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
