Nursing Education & Professional Growth Specialist

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Student loan repayment assistance

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Mentorship and leadership development

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner to support onboarding, competency management, and education for nursing staff and other clinical personnel. The role applies evidence-based practices and adult learning principles to drive staff development and quality improvement.

The position involves coordinating orientation programs, delivering continuing education, and fostering career progression through coaching and collaboration with clinical leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Valid nursing license approved by Georgia Licensing Board.
• BLS certification required.
• Knowledge of ANPD Scope and Standards of Practice.
• Strong communication, teaching, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, LMS platforms, and simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Supports orientation and onboarding of nursing staff, new graduates, and other clinical personnel.
• Assists with coordination and delivery of unit- or service-line onboarding programs.
• Serves as a resource to preceptors and mentors.
• Contributes to competency validation and tracking for nursing staff.
• Identifies learning needs and performance gaps.
• Supports development and implementation of competency assessment tools.
• Delivers continuing education and just-in-time training using evidence-based methods.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates education programs using in-person, e-learning, and simulation.
• Maintains staff education records.
• Supports career progression and role development through coaching and resources.
• Encourages professional development and specialty certification.
• Acts as liaison between clinical staff, leadership, and NPD Specialist.
• Provides input into the development of the departmental budget.
• Promotes evidence-based practice through staff education.
• Participates in data collection, analysis, and reporting related to educational outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching

Facilitation

Teamwork

ANPD knowledge

Education

BSN

MSN (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

LMS platforms

Simulation tools

Job description

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner to support onboarding, competency management, and education for nursing staff and other clinical personnel. The role applies evidence-based practices and adult learning principles to drive staff development and quality improvement.

The position involves coordinating orientation programs, delivering continuing education, and fostering career progression through coaching and collaboration with clinical leadership.