Nurse Professional Development Leader

Hackensack Meridian Health

Perth Amboy (NJ)

On-site

USD 69,000 - 98,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey seeks a Nurse Professional Development Specialist (NPD), an RN/ Educator role focusing on adult learning and program development to advance nursing education and practice across the system.

The NPD will design teaching strategies, mentor staff, and lead education initiatives to improve patient outcomes, with requirements including a Master’s in Nursing, NLN/AACN accreditation, and NJ RN licensure.

Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills (MS Office and/or Google Suite).
Magnet Recognition Program knowledge.

Responsibilities

Learning Facilitator: designs teaching strategies and infrastructure for lifelong learning; analyzes gaps and develops educational materials.
Partner for Practice Transitions: plans orientation and competency requirements; coordinates staff transitions across settings.
Change Agent: supports organizational innovation and manages change projects; champions new approaches.
Mentor: guides staff to meet learning goals and professional growth.
Leader: aligns activities with organizational goals and measures impact on patient safety and quality outcomes.
Champion of Scientific Inquiry: uses research/EBP and disseminates findings to nursing practice.
Patient Safety & Quality: participates in committees and drives improvements in nursing outcomes.