Nursing Professional Development Lead, Cardiac Care

ChristianaCare

Newark (DE)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 151,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

The Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) leads education, onboarding, and competency management for nursing and interprofessional teams within ChristianaCare’s Heart & Vascular Interventional Services, Cardiac Prep & Hold, and Cardiac Short Stay Unit. The role advances evidence-based practice and staff development to ensure safe, high-quality care across clinical settings.

Working with nursing leadership and governance councils, the NPDS drives professional growth, workforce

Qualifications

BSN required.
Master's degree in Nursing, Education, Healthcare Administration, or related field required, or enrollment with completion within three years of hire.
Minimum of three years of recent acute care nursing experience.
Board Specialty Certification required. (CCRN or CV is a plus.)
Current Delaware RN licensure or eligibility for Delaware licensure.

Responsibilities

Facilitates onboarding and role transition for team members, ensuring successful integration into the organization and clinical practice environment.
Develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates individualized orientation plans designed to support competency attainment and professional growth.
Creates and delivers educational programs utilizing adult learning principles and evidence-based instructional design methodologies.
Assesses learning needs through analysis of quality metrics, performance data, regulatory requirements, and organizational priorities.
Develops, coordinates, and evaluates competency validation programs for staff practicing across multiple units and specialties.
Identifies competency gaps and implements targeted educational interventions to promote safe, effective care delivery.
Ensures ongoing compliance with organizational, regulatory, and specialty-specific competency requirements.
Promotes clinical inquiry through participation in nursing research, evidence-based practice initiatives, and dissemination of best practices.
Mentors and coaches staff in quality improvement projects that align with departmental and organizational goals.
Evaluates educational outcomes through quality indicators, staff performance metrics, and patient care outcomes to drive continuous improvement.
Collaborates with nursing leaders, educators, interdisciplinary teams, and key stakeholders to support operational and strategic objectives.
Partners with Professional Governance Councils and shared decision-making structures to advance nursing practice and system-wide initiatives.
Supports succession planning, mentorship programs, and leadership development opportunities for nursing staff.
Serves as an educational resource and consultant for team.