Nursing Education & Professional Development Leader

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. seeks a Nursing Professional Development Specialist to advance nursing education and professional growth across the health system.

The role focuses on implementing evidence-based learning, facilitating collaboration, and promoting high-quality patient care. The NPDS will lead educational program development, competency assessment, and orientation initiatives while aligning with ANA standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in nursing; one degree must be in nursing.
• Enrollment in a Master's program with completion by 6/1/2027.
• Experience: 3–5 years active nursing; 1 year teaching/education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Education needs assessment based on regulatory and staff needs.
• Support development of nursing leadership skills and professional practice.
• Represent nursing in interprofessional learning activities.
• Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives and outcomes.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate competency-based orientation.
• Collaborate with education teams to develop initial and ongoing competencies.

Skills

Educational program development

Deliver and evaluate education

Interprofessional learning

Education

Master's degree in nursing or higher

One nursing degree mandatory

Job description

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. seeks a Nursing Professional Development Specialist to advance nursing education and professional growth across the health system.

The role focuses on implementing evidence-based learning, facilitating collaboration, and promoting high-quality patient care. The NPDS will lead educational program development, competency assessment, and orientation initiatives while aligning with ANA standards.