Nurse Professional Development Specialist Operating Room - F/T Days

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 107,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in Edison, NJ is seeking a Nurse Professional Development Specialist (NPD), a Registered Nurse/Educator with an Advanced Nursing Degree to advance lifelong learning and nursing practice.

This full-time, day-shift role focuses on creating teaching strategies, closing competency gaps, and aligning educational initiatives with patient outcomes and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or greater) in Nursing or related field.
• Minimum of 3 or more years of current nursing experience in an acute care hospital.
• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers certification.

Responsibilities

• Create teaching/learning strategies that promote application of knowledge, skills, and attitudes to practice.
• Analyze competency assessment data to identify gaps in practice.
• Develop educational programs to achieve patient-oriented outcomes.
• Plan orientation and competency requirements based on future needs of staff.
• Manage practice gaps between academia and service.
• Apply change theory to support organizational innovation and change management.
• Encourage lifelong learning and partner with staff to facilitate achievement of personal and professional goals.
• Align activities with organizational goals and participate in decision-making councils.
• Use research/EBP for clinical and nursing professional development practice change.
• Participate in unit-specific initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or related field

Job description

About This Role

The Nurse Professional Development Specialist (NPD) is a Registered Nurse/Educator with an Advanced Nursing Degree, focusing on nursing sciences, technology, research, and education. This role is ideal for those who are passionate about facilitating lifelong learning and improving nursing practice.

Highlights

• Pay: $126,464/year
• Location: Edison, NJ
• Facility: Hackensack Meridian Health
• Schedule: Full-time, Day shift

What You'll Do

• Create teaching/learning strategies that promote application of knowledge, skills, and attitudes to practice.
• Analyze competency assessment data to identify gaps in practice.
• Develop educational programs to achieve patient-oriented outcomes.
• Plan orientation and competency requirements based on future needs of staff.
• Manage practice gaps between academia and service.
• Apply change theory to support organizational innovation and change management.
• Encourage lifelong learning and partner with staff to facilitate achievement of personal and professional goals.
• Align activities with organizational goals and participate in decision-making councils.
• Use research/EBP for clinical and nursing professional development practice change.
• Participate in unit-specific initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.

Requirements

Education:

• Graduate Degree (Master's or greater) in Nursing or related field

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 or more years of current experience in Nursing in an acute care hospital

Licenses & Certifications:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification
• ACLS, NRP, and PALS preferred

About Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on innovation and quality in healthcare services across their network.