Nursing Professional Development Specialist

Trinity Health • Saint Mary's Hospital Waterbury, CT

1d • $40 - $71 • Onsite

About The Position

At Saint Mary’s Hospital , the Nurse Senior – Educator, informally known as the Nursing Professional Development Specialist, will advance 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.

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 or Critical Care inpatient specialty/service lines. This will include, but is not limited to: Critical Care, Telemetry, and/or Medical-Surgical service lines.
• Current BLS certification and advanced specialty certifications (ACLS, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in staff education or professional development (strong preference; nearly required).
• 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: Part-time