NPD Education Leader — Nurse Professional Development

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist to design, deliver, and evaluate nursing education across care continuum. You will apply adult learning principles, lead onboarding, manage competencies, and promote evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes.

You will collaborate with system leaders, use innovative modalities, and support professional development while aligning education with organizational priorities and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Nursing required.
• RN license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates learning needs and provides just-in-time education.
• Develops and delivers education programs aligning with learner needs and settings.
• Utilizes adult learning principles and multiple modalities for effective knowledge transfer.
• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates onboarding for new hires and role transitions.
• Designs and delivers service line programs to improve quality and standards of care.
• Assesses and validates clinical competencies to meet care standards.
• Partners with leaders to evaluate performance and drive improvements.
• Provides group teaching, coaching, and builds preceptor capacity.

Education

Master’s in Nursing (MSN)

RN licensure in applicable state

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS certification and AHA instructor credentials (preferred)

NPD certification or related specialty (within 1 year)

Adult learning principles

Curriculum design and evaluation

Evidence-based practice and outcomes measurement

Collaboration and change management

Tools

Learning technologies/LMS

Job description

Brown University Health seeks a Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist to design, deliver, and evaluate nursing education across care continuum. You will apply adult learning principles, lead onboarding, manage competencies, and promote evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes.

You will collaborate with system leaders, use innovative modalities, and support professional development while aligning education with organizational priorities and regulatory standards.