Nurse Professional Development Specialist Operating Room - F/T Days

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks a Nurse Professional Development Specialist (NPD) who is an RN educator with an Advanced Nursing Degree. The role focuses on education strategy, curriculum development, and evidence-based practice to drive clinical excellence.

The NPD Specialist applies adult learning principles, creates significant teaching strategies, and ensures ongoing professional development aligned with facility accreditation requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in nursing or related field; if related, RN degree required.
• Graduate of NLN/AACN accredited nursing program.
• 3+ years current nursing experience in acute care.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office or Google Suite.
• Magnet Recognition Program knowledge.
• Maintain required certifications for accreditation/licensing (ACLS/NRP/PALS).

Skills

Graduate degree

NLN/AACN program

Excellent communication

Computer skills

Magnet knowledge

Continuing education

ACLS/NRP/PALS certs

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or related field

Nurse licensure (RN) with NLN/AACN program accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Office

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).