Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) - HVIS & CSSU
About The Position
The Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) provides leadership and oversight for education, onboarding, professional development, and competency management for nursing staff and interprofessional team members within ChristianaCare's Heart & Vascular Interventional Services, Cardiac Prep & Hold, Non-Invasive Lab, and Cardiac Short Stay Unit. The NPDS partners with nursing leadership, clinical teams, and organizational stakeholders to foster clinical excellence, support role transition, advance evidence-based practice, and prepare staff to provide safe, high-quality care across diverse clinical settings. The role supports workforce readiness and flexibility, competency, retention, professional growth, and patient outcomes. It contributes to system-wide initiatives that advance nursing excellence, evidence-based practice, and clinical quality in a four-time Magnet-recognized health system.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Master's degree in Nursing, Education, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, or current enrollment with completion within three years of hire.
- At least three years of recent acute care nursing experience.
- Board specialty certification.
- Demonstrated clinical expertise across multiple patient care settings.
- Current Delaware RN licensure or eligibility for Delaware licensure.
Nice To Haves
- CCRN or CV certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate onboarding and role transition for team members, supporting integration into the organization and clinical practice environment.
- Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate individualized orientation plans to support competency attainment and professional growth.
- Create and deliver educational programs using adult learning principles and evidence-based instructional design methodologies.
- Assess learning needs using quality metrics, performance data, regulatory requirements, and organizational priorities.
- Develop, coordinate, and evaluate competency validation programs for staff across multiple units and specialties.
- Identify competency gaps and implement targeted educational interventions to promote safe, effective care delivery.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with organizational, regulatory, and specialty-specific competency requirements.
- Promote clinical inquiry through participation in nursing research and evidence-based practice initiatives, and disseminate best practices.
- Mentor and coach staff in quality improvement projects aligned with departmental and organizational goals.
- Evaluate educational outcomes through quality indicators, staff performance metrics, and patient care outcomes to drive continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with nursing leaders, educators, interdisciplinary teams, and stakeholders to support operational and strategic objectives.
- Partner with Professional Governance Councils and shared decision-making structures to advance nursing practice and system-wide initiatives.
- Support succession planning, mentorship programs, and leadership development opportunities for nursing staff.
- Serve as an educational resource and consultant for the team.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
