NPD Specialist - Flexible Hours, Educational Leader

Methodist Health System; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center seeks a Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist to support lifelong learning and inter‑professional education in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role emphasizes design, facilitation, and translational learning for clinical teams.

Requirements include a Master’s in Nursing, Texas nursing license, and BLS; NPD certification within two years is expected, with 3+ years of clinical experience and adult education application.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing required.
• Current license to practice professional nursing in Texas.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• NPD Certification or Certified Nurse Educator within two years of start date.
• Clinical certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in clinical nursing practice and application of adult education theory.

Responsibilities

• Learning Facilitator using the educational design process to bridge knowledge and practice gaps.
• Change agent actively transforming processes.
• Mentor advancing professional development of others.
• Leader influencing inter‑professional practice and learning environments.
• Champion for scientific inquiry promoting evidence-based NPD practice.
• Partner for practice transitions promoting lifelong learning.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Adult education

Inter‑professional practice

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Texas nursing license

Job description

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center seeks a Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist to support lifelong learning and inter‑professional education in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role emphasizes design, facilitation, and translational learning for clinical teams.

Requirements include a Master’s in Nursing, Texas nursing license, and BLS; NPD certification within two years is expected, with 3+ years of clinical experience and adult education application.