Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Procedural

Yale New Haven Health • Greenwich, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) at Yale New Haven Health System is a specialized nursing professional who facilitates the professional role development and growth of nurses and other healthcare personnel along the continuum from novice to expert. The role is based on the Nursing Professional Development Scope and Standards of Practice framework and supports the organization’s vision, mission, and values.

The position is primarily located at Greenwich Hospital, with responsibilities at Greenwich Hospital and Holly Hill in Greenwich. Occasional coverage at Park Ave in Trumbull is required, at a frequency of no more than twice per month. The specialist supports the assigned area and others as requested throughout the health system, traveling to YNHHS entities as needed to facilitate nurses’ professional development activities.

Requirements

• A master's degree or higher is required, and one degree must be in nursing (either a BS or MS in nursing). Candidates enrolled in a master's program must complete the degree by 6/1/2027.
• 3–5 years of active nursing experience.
• Licensure as a registered nurse in Connecticut or Rhode Island.
• Nursing board certification within two years of hire.
• Ability to develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programs.

Nice To Haves

• One year of relevant teaching experience.
• Experience in nursing staff development and/or a specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Assess learning needs based on regulatory requirements, evidence-based practice, and staff-identified needs.
• Support the development of nursing leadership skills in self and clinical nursing staff according to ANA Standards of Practice, promoting professional nursing practice and quality patient care.
• Represent nursing in the development of interprofessional learning activities.
• Develop, educate, and implement quality improvement initiatives and outcomes across the organization.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate competency-based orientation.
• Develop initial and ongoing competencies in collaboration with nursing education teams.
• Support assigned areas and others as requested throughout the health system, including travel to YNHHS entities to facilitate nurses’ professional development activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level