Nursing Professional Development Specialist
About The Position
This full-time position in the Enterprise Corporate - Clinical Education department focuses on nursing professional development. The specialist will use advanced nursing knowledge and the educational design process to implement evidence-based interventions that address identified knowledge, skill, and practice gaps. Key roles include advisor, change agent, collaborator, leader, and mentor. The position involves validating practice gaps, synthesizing data to determine learning needs at various levels, evaluating the cost-effectiveness of learning initiatives, and applying project management and process improvement techniques. The specialist will also promote role clarity, guide career progression, and foster collaborative partnerships across disciplines to support professional development and strategic initiatives. A strong emphasis is placed on promoting a culture of inquiry by integrating evidence-based practice, research, and innovation into professional development activities, encouraging scholarly inquiry, and empowering nurses in continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Graduate degree in nursing or a related field. If graduate degree is not in nursing, bachelor's degree in nursing is required.
- Active, unrestricted registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is practicing.
- NPD certification required
- At least 3 years nursing experience with minimum 1 year of experience working with adult learners.
- Accountable for demonstrating both essential and advanced NPD competencies.
- Excellent written and oral communications
- Strong presentation/speaking skills
- Critical thinking and analytical skills
- Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g. E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Uses advanced nursing knowledge and the educational design process to implement evidence-based interventions that close knowledge, skill, and practice gaps identified through needs assessment, while functioning in roles such as advisor, change agent, collaborator, leader, and mentor.
- Validates practice gaps and synthesizes data to determine learning needs at individual, organizational, and system levels.
- Evaluates cost-effectiveness and ROI of learning initiatives; applies project management and process improvement to plan and implement strategies that influence nursing practice and outcomes.
- Promotes role clarity, guides career progression, and evaluates the impact of development initiatives, while aligning strategies with professional standards and fostering a culture of lifelong learning.
- Fosters collaborative partnerships by engaging stakeholders across disciplines to support professional development, practice change, and strategic initiatives. Builds relationships that promote shared accountability, facilitates communication, and integrates diverse perspectives to enhance learning outcomes and organizational goals. Collaborates to align educational strategies with system priorities and advocates for evidence-based practice and innovation.
- Promotes a culture of inquiry by integrating evidence-based practice, research, and innovation into professional development activities. Critically appraises literature, supports the translation of evidence into practice, and encourages questioning and exploration to improve outcomes. Empowers nurses to engage in scholarly inquiry and continuous improvement through collaboration, education and participation in research.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
- Well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
