Nurse Professional Development Specialist - F/T Days

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Nurse Professional Development Specialist (NPD) who is a Registered Nurse/Educator with an Advanced Nursing Degree.

The role focuses on adult learning, curriculum development, continuing education, and leadership within nursing education. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Nursing or related field with an NLN/AACN accredited program, and has 3+ years of acute care nursing experience, plus certifications such as ACLS/NRP/PALS to meet

Qualifications

• Graduate degree (Master's or greater) in Nursing or related field; if related, must have BSN.
• NLN/AACN accredited nursing program graduate.
• ACLS, NRP and PALS certifications may be required to meet facility licensing.
• Minimum of 3+ years of current experience in nursing in an acute care hospital.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

3+ years acute care nursing experience

Nursing knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or related field

NLN/AACN accredited nursing program

ACLS Certification

NRP Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

The Nurse Professional Development Specialist (NPD) is a Registered Nurse/Educator with an Advanced Nursing Degree. The NPD Specialist has a practice specialty based on the sciences of nursing, technology, research and evidence-based practice, change, communication, leadership, and education. Nursing Professional Development Specialists have knowledge and skills in adult learning principles, nursing career development, program development and management, continuing education, and leadership responsible to create relevant and significant teaching strategies.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Graduate Degree (Master's or greater) in Nursing or related field. If the graduate degree is in a related field, must have a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
2. Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing.
3. Minimum of 3 or more years of current experience in Nursing in an acute care hospital
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
5. Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
6. Magnet Recognition Program knowledge.
7. Must acquire and maintain competencies, certifications and continuing education in order to meet any facility accreditation or individual licensing requirements for areas assigned. This may include Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

1. Previous professional development experience, teaching or education background.
2. Experience with curriculum development, evaluative methods and professional development contact hour application.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

1. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
2. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

1. Nursing Professional Development Advanced Board Certified.
2. Professional certification in an area of specialty related to practice (staff development).