Nurse Professional Development Specialist Neuro - F/T Days

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

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks a Nurse Professional Development Specialist (NPD) to lead education programs for nursing staff in an acute care hospital setting in New Jersey.

The role emphasizes adult learning principles, curriculum development, and evidence-based practice under the nursing education framework. The NPD Specialist will create teaching strategies, manage continuing education activities, and collaborate with clinical leaders to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in nursing or related field with RN licensure.
• NLN/AACN accredited nursing program graduate.
• Minimum 3 years of current acute care hospital nursing experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Suite.
• Knowledge of Magnet Recognition Program.
• Maintain required certifications (ACLS, NRP, PALS).

Skills

Written/verbal communication

MS Office / Google Suite

Magnet knowledge

ACLS/NRP/PALS

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or related field

NLN/AACN accredited nursing program

RN licensure

3+ years acute care nursing experience

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).