Nursing Education & Professional Growth Specialist

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

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health System is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Specialist to advance nursing education and staff development across its health system. The NPDS facilitates professional growth from novice to expert, aligning with ANA standards and organizational goals, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

The role partners with nursing education and clinical leadership to design and evaluate training, support leadership skill building, orientation, and ongoing

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing (or higher) required; one degree must be in nursing.
• Candidate must be enrolled in a Master's program with completion by 6/1/2027.
• 3-5 years of active nursing experience; teaching experience preferred.
• RN licensure in CT/ RI and Nursing Board Certification within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses learning needs based on regulatory requirements, evidence-based practice, and staff-identified needs.
• Supports development of nursing leadership skills for self and staff per ANA Standards of Practice.
• Represents nursing in the development of interprofessional learning activities.
• Develops, educates, and implements quality improvement initiatives and outcomes across the organization.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates competency-based orientation.
• Develops initial and ongoing competencies in collaboration with nursing education teams.

Skills

Educational program delivery

Staff development

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Enrollment in Master's program with completion by 6/1/2027

Job description

Yale New Haven Health System is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Specialist to advance nursing education and staff development across its health system. The NPDS facilitates professional growth from novice to expert, aligning with ANA standards and organizational goals, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

The role partners with nursing education and clinical leadership to design and evaluate training, support leadership skill building, orientation, and ongoing