NPD Specialist Manager- ICU/ED/LifePACT

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 106,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health's Nursing Professional Development Specialist designs, delivers, and evaluates education across the continuum of care, aligning with evidence-based practice, regulatory standards, and system priorities. The role supports onboarding, competency management, and ongoing professional development through adult learning principles and innovative modalities.

As a key leader, the NPD Specialist fosters a culture of inquiry, guides practice transitions, and partners with system

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN required.
• Current RN license in applicable state with good standing.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS and AHA instructor certifications preferred.
• NPD specialty or related certification within 1 year of hire.
• 3-5 years of nursing experience with education experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess learning needs and provide just-in-time education.
• Collaborate with leaders to develop tailored education programs.
• Utilize adult learning principles and multiple modalities.
• Plan and evaluate onboarding programs for new hires and role transitions.
• Design and deliver service line programs to raise quality and standards.
• Define and evaluate clinical competencies to meet standards and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate performance with system leaders and drive improvement plans.
• Provide group teaching, coaching, and build preceptor capacity.
• Encourage certification and lifelong learning.

Skills

Adult learning

Curriculum design

Evaluation

Evidence-based practice

Research utilization

Outcomes measurement

Collaboration

Communication

Change management

Learning technologies

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

Master's degree in Nursing (MSN)

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS certifications

AHA instructor certifications

NPD specialty or related certification within 1 year

Job description

Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director, RN Education, the Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist designs, delivers, and evaluates education across the continuum of care, ensuring alignment with evidence-based practice, regulatory standards, and system priorities. The NPD Specialist supports onboarding, competency management, and ongoing professional development by applying adult learning principles and leveraging innovative modalities. Through data-informed strategies, the NPD Specialist fosters a culture of inquiry, continuous improvement, and professional growth, ultimately enhancing clinical practice and patient outcomes. As a key member of the leadership team, the NPD Specialist facilitates learning, practice transitions, and organizational change to advance nursing excellence, promote Brown University Health's mission of Delivering health with care and guide actions that support Brown University Health's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. Evaluates learning needs through formal and informal assessments and provides just in time education to address emerging or immediate practice gaps. Collaborates with unit, entity, and system leaders to develop and deliver tailored education programs that align with learner needs and practice settings. Utilizes adult learning principles and multiple modalities to engage staff and ensure effective knowledge and skill transfer. Incorporates innovation and technology to enhance learning experiences. Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates onboarding programs for new hires and role transitions, ensuring seamless integration from classroom to clinical practice. Designs and delivers service line programs that increase Brown University Health's quality and standards of care. Defines, assesses, evaluates and validates initial and ongoing clinical competencies to meet standards of care and regulatory requirements. In partnership with system leaders, evaluates clinical performance and creates action plans as necessary to drive improved system performance. Provides group teaching, individualized coaching, evaluation and builds preceptor capacity to support professional development. Encourages certification, career advancement, and lifelong learning to cultivate a continuous-learning culture. Promotes and translates evidence-based practice into clinical care. Supports policy development, EBP projects, and initiatives. Measures impact on clinical outcomes and fosters a culture of inquiry and continuous improvement. Participates in system quality assessments and improvement programs to evaluate effectiveness of care delivered and makes recommendations for improved individual, unit, and system performance. Collaborates on system committees and initiatives to develop/standardize education and implement new practice innovations. Serves as a change agent by anticipating barriers and implementing strategies that enhance adoption and sustainment of new practices, technologies, and workflows. Partners with leadership to align education with organizational priorities. Strengthens interprofessional relationships and collaborates with unit, facility, and system teams to implement educational components of new practice initiatives. Aligns education strategies with organizational goals and quality initiatives. Uses metrics and feedback to prioritize learning needs, evaluate program effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement. Tracks and reports system outcomes to support accreditation readiness and leadership decision-making. Maintains accurate records of competencies, attendance, evaluations, and outcomes. Ensures educational activities adhere to accreditation criteria and regulatory standards. Interviews for new hires/transfers and selects applicants in collaboration with Nurse Managers. Mentors and coaches clinical teams to support retention, staff engagement, and professional growth, while implementing initiatives that improve job satisfaction and workforce stability. Evaluates staff in collaboration with Nurse Managers. Performs other related duties as assigned to support departmental operations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs of nursing education.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's in Nursing (MSN) required. Current RN license in applicable state(s); in good standing. BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS certification and AHA instructor certification(s) preferred. NPD specialty or other professional certification required within 1 year of hire.

Experience

3-5 years of nursing experience required; prior experience in education required.

Skills

Expertise in adult learning, curriculum design, and evaluation. Proficiency with EBP, research utilization, and outcomes measurement. Strong collaboration, communication, and change-management skills. Comfort with learning technologies/LMS and data-informed decision making.

Supervisory Responsibility

Provides guidance and direction to team members assigned to specific projects. Interviews and selects applicants in conjunction with Nurse Managers. Evaluates staff in collaboration with Nurse Managers.

Work Environment and Schedule

Primarily onsite within assigned entities; travel across Brown University Health sites for system initiatives and education delivery is required. Standard business hours with flexibility for off-shift education and unit support as needed. Pay Range: $105,705.60-$211,369.60

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

Rhode Island Hospital – 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type

M-F 8:00am-5:00pm

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

Yes