Nursing Professional Development Specialist

Trinity Health • Waterbury, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Position Purpose: 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. What You Will Do: 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. Ministry/Facility Information: Saint Mary’s Hospital, operating since 1909, is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital dedicated to serving patients in Waterbury, CT, and the surrounding communities. What sets us apart is evident from the moment you walk through our doors: the genuine warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the pristine condition of our facilities, and the way we strive to make patients and their families feel cared for, akin to being a cherished member of our own family. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

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 Medical-Surgical inpatient specialty/service lines.

Nice To Haves

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

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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees