Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) - HVIS
About The Position
The Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) provides leadership and oversight for the education, onboarding, professional development, and competency management of nursing staff and interprofessional team members within ChristianaCare's Heart & Vascular Interventional Services, Cardiac Prep & Hold and Cardiac Short Stay Unit. The NPDS serves as a key partner in fostering clinical excellence, supporting role transition, advancing evidence-based practice, and ensuring staff are prepared to provide safe, high-quality care across diverse clinical settings. Through collaboration with nursing leadership, clinical teams, and organizational stakeholders, the NPDS promotes professional growth, workforce readiness, and exceptional patient outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Master's degree in Nursing, Education, Healthcare Administration, or related field required, or current enrollment with completion within three years of hire.
- Minimum of three years of recent acute care nursing experience.
- Board Specialty Certification required.
- Demonstrated clinical expertise across multiple patient care settings.
- Current Delaware RN licensure or eligibility for Delaware licensure.
Nice To Haves
- CCRN or CV is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Facilitates onboarding and role transition for team members, ensuring successful integration into the organization and clinical practice environment.
- Develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates individualized orientation plans designed to support competency attainment and professional growth.
- Creates and delivers educational programs utilizing adult learning principles and evidence-based instructional design methodologies.
- Assesses learning needs through analysis of quality metrics, performance data, regulatory requirements, and organizational priorities.
- Develops, coordinates, and evaluates competency validation programs for staff practicing across multiple units and specialties.
- Identifies competency gaps and implements targeted educational interventions to promote safe, effective care delivery.
- Ensures ongoing compliance with organizational, regulatory, and specialty-specific competency requirements.
- Promotes clinical inquiry through participation in nursing research, evidence-based practice initiatives, and dissemination of best practices.
- Mentors and coaches staff in quality improvement projects that align with departmental and organizational goals.
- Evaluates educational outcomes through quality indicators, staff performance metrics, and patient care outcomes to drive continuous improvement.
- Collaborates with nursing leaders, educators, interdisciplinary teams, and key stakeholders to support operational and strategic objectives.
- Partners with Professional Governance Councils and shared decision-making structures to advance nursing practice and system-wide initiatives.
- Supports succession planning, mentorship programs, and leadership development opportunities for nursing staff.
- Serves as an educational resource and consultant for team.
Benefits
- health insurance
- paid time off
- retirement
- an employee assistance program
- tuition assistance
- a 403(b) retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
