ED - Nurse Professional Development Specialist - F/T Evenings

JFK University Medical Center; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Nurse Professional Development Specialist (NPD) who is a Registered Nurse with an Advanced Nursing Degree. The NPD Specialist will apply nursing science, education theory, and evidence-based practices to design and implement professional development programs for nursing staff in an acute care setting.

The role requires collaboration with clinical teams, curriculum development experience, and ongoing certification maintenance (ACLS/NRP/PALS) to enhance

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Nursing or related field; if related, nursing degree required.
• Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program.
• Minimum 3+ years of nursing experience in an acute care hospital.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office/Google Suite).
• Knowledge of Magnet Recognition Program.
• Maintain competencies and continuing education for licensing/accreditation (ACLS/NRP/PALS).

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage professional development programs for nursing staff.
• Create relevant teaching strategies based on adult learning principles.
• Lead curriculum development and evaluation activities.
• Support education initiatives to meet facility accreditation requirements.

Skills

Excellent written/verbal communication

Proficient MS Office/Google Suite

Magnet Recognition Program knowledge

Instructional/educational delivery

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or related field

NLN/AACN accredited nursing program graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The Nurse Professional Development Specialist (NPD) is a Registered Nurse/Educator with an Advanced Nursing Degree. The NPD Specialist has a practice specialty based on the sciences of nursing, technology, research and evidence-based practice, change, communication, leadership, and education. Nursing Professional Development Specialists have knowledge and skills in adult learning principles, nursing career development, program development and management, continuing education, and leadership responsible to create relevant and significant teaching strategies.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• 1. Graduate Degree (Master's or greater) in Nursing or related field. If the graduate degree is in a related field, must have a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
• 2. Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing.
• 3. Minimum of 3 or more years of current experience in Nursing in an acute care hospital
• 4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 5. Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
• 6. Magnet Recognition Program knowledge.
• 7. Must acquire and maintain competencies, certifications and continuing education in order to meet any facility accreditation or individual licensing requirements for areas assigned. This may include Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• 1. Previous professional development experience, teaching or education background.
• 2. Experience with curriculum development, evaluative methods and professional development contact hour application.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• 1. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• 2. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• 1. Nursing Professional Development Advanced Board Certified.
• 2. Professional certification in an area of specialty related to practice (staff development).