Nurse Professional Development Specialist - F/T Evenings

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is looking for a Nurse Professional Development Specialist in Edison, NJ. This role requires a Registered Nurse with an advanced nursing degree and at least 3 years of acute care nursing experience. The NPD Specialist will develop and implement educational programs focused on nursing practice and professional development.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and be proficient in using essential software platforms. Certifications in ACLS, NRP, and PALS are required, along with New Jersey State Professional Registered Nurse License.

Qualifications

• Graduate Degree (Master's or greater) in Nursing or related field.
• Minimum of 3 or more years of experience in Nursing in an acute care hospital.
• Magnet Recognition Program knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop teaching strategies for nursing professional development.
• Ensure competency and certification requirements are met.
• Implement educational programs based on evidence-based practice.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of adult learning principles

Nursing career development

Education

Graduate Degree in Nursing or related field

Bachelor's degree in nursing if graduate degree is related

Tools

Google Suite

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).