Nurse Professional Development Leader

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 126,000 - 140,000; 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 role focuses on education, research, change management, leadership, and evidence-based practice to advance patient care.

The ideal candidate will have a graduate nursing degree, 3+ years acute care experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with evidence-based teaching strategies.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Nursing or related field with BSN if not in nursing.
• Minimum 3+ years nursing experience in acute care.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills with common office platforms.
• Magnet knowledge and ongoing competency maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Learning facilitator: design teaching strategies and education materials.
• Plan orientation and competency requirements for staff transitions.
• Apply change theory to support organizational innovation and project outcomes.
• Mentor staff to support professional growth and goal achievement.

Skills

Communication skills

Proficient computer skills

Magnet knowledge

ACLS

NRP

PALS

NJ RN license

Education leadership

Education

Master's or greater in Nursing

NLN/AACN accredited nursing program

BSN if graduate degree is in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Nurse Professional Development Specialist (NPD) who is a Registered Nurse with an advanced nursing degree. The role focuses on education, research, change management, leadership, and evidence-based practice to advance patient care.

The ideal candidate will have a graduate nursing degree, 3+ years acute care experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with evidence-based teaching strategies.