Nursing Professional Development - LDRP

Trinity Health • Waterbury, CT

8d • $83,304 - $133,328

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 with a primary focus on Women, Infant, and Children services, including LDRP and NICU environments. This role empowers nurses to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care by fostering lifelong learning and supporting clinical competency across these specialty areas.

Requirements

• Current and valid Connecticut RN license.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) strongly preferred; BSN candidates will be considered if actively pursuing an MSN or higher degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum or NICU inpatient specialty/service lines.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in NICU environments and neonatal resuscitation.
• Familiarity with AWHONN standards and maternal-child health best practices.
• Ability to design and conduct simulation-based training

Responsibilities

• Design and implement educational programs f or Women's Health, LDRP, and NICU teams, ensuring compliance with AWHONN standards.
• Facilitate high-fidelity simulations , particularly for NICU and obstetric emergencies, to strengthen clinical readiness.
• Collaborate with leadership and interdisciplinary partners to support initiatives that expand NICU capabilities and enhance relationships with internal and external community resources.
• Serve as a mentor and resource for nursing staff , promoting evidence-based practice and quality improvement in maternal-child health.

What This Job Offers

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