Nurse Educator - Med Surg

Yale NewHaven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Specialist to facilitate the growth of nursing professionals. This role involves assessing learning needs, developing educational programs, and promoting nursing leadership skills. You will champion quality improvement initiatives and collaborate with interprofessional teams to enhance patient care. If you are passionate about nursing education and eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values integrity, respect, and compassion in every aspect of care.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in nursing required; 3-5 years of nursing experience.
• Preferred teaching experience and nursing staff development skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess learning needs and develop educational programs.
• Support nursing leadership skills and quality patient care.

Skills

Educational Program Development

Nursing Leadership Skills

Quality Improvement Initiatives

Competency Management

Education

Masters degree in Nursing

BS in Nursing

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

Qualifications

EDUCATION
Masters degree or higher required, one degree must be in nursing (Either BS or MS in nursing)

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.

Additional Information

Posting update 4/10/25: 10.6, 9.5, 9.7 and 5.5

[Posting update 4/2/25: NP1, 9.5, 9.7, 8.8]

Work Days: M-F with off shift support

Additional Skills/Special Requirements: Locations of Primary Responsibility: YNHH Cel 3, V5N, Med 7.5, Med NP1. Location of Secondary Responsibility: Masters degree or higher required, one degree must be in nursing (Either BS Or MS in nursing).

YNHHS Requisition ID

135171