CNE NPDS Critical Care (BH and MC)

Yale NewHaven Health; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Specialist to advance nursing education and competency across the health system. The NPDS enhances growth from novice to expert per Nursing Scope and Standards and partners with staff at all levels.

Responsibilities include assessing learning needs, developing education programs, supporting nursing leadership, and driving quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing required; one degree must be in nursing.
• Enrollment in Master's program with completion by 6/1/2027.
• CT/RI RN licensure required; board certification within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses learning needs based on regulatory requirements and identified staff needs.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates education programs for nursing staff.
• Supports nursing leadership development and interprofessional learning activities.
• Leads quality improvement initiatives and measures outcomes.
• Develops competency-based orientation programs and ongoing education.
• Collaborates with nursing education teams for ongoing competencies.

Skills

Educational program development

Teaching

Education

Master's degree in nursing or higher

RN licensure in CT/RI

Nursing Board Certification within 2 years of hire

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) at Yale New Haven Health System is built upon the Nursing professional development, Scope and Standards of practice framework. The NPDS is a specialized nursing professional that facilitates the professional role development and growth of nurses and other healthcare personnel along the continuum from novice to expert.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Education
  • 1.1Assesses the learning needs based on regulatory requirements, evidence-based practice, andstaff-identified needs.
• 2.Role Development
  • 2.1Supports the development of nursing leadership skills in self and clinical nursing staff according to ANAStandards of Practice, to promote professional nursing practice and quality patient care.
• 3.Collaborative Partnerships
  • 3.1Represents nursing in the development of interprofessional learning activities.
• 4.Champion of Scientific Inquiry
  • 4.1Develops, educates, and implements quality improvement initiatives and outcomes across the organization
• 5.Orientation
  • 5.1Develops, implements, evaluates competency based orientation
• 6.Competency Management and Ongoing Education
  • 6.1Develops initial and ongoing competencies in collaboration with nursing education teams.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Master's degree or higher required, one degree must be in nursing (Either BS or MS in nursing). Candidates must be enrolled in Master's program and the degree must be completed by 6/1/2027

EXPERIENCE

3-5 Years of active Nursing experience , one year of relevant teaching experience preferred , nursing staff development and/or specialty area preferred

LICENSURE

Licensure as a RN in the state of CT/ RI & Nursing Board Certification within 2 years of hire

SPECIAL SKILLS

Demonstrates ability to develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programs.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

The NPDS would support their assigned area, and others as requested, throughout the health system. Travel to YNHHS entities as needed to facilitate professional development activities of nurses within YNHHS.

YNHHS Requisition ID

189240