Nursing Professional Development Leader – Float Pool

Christiana Care Health Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 93,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

ChristianaCare in Newark, Delaware seeks a Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) to lead education, onboarding, and competency management for Float Pool and Per Diem staff. You will develop orientation plans, deliver evidence-based education, and assess learning needs across units to ensure safe, high-quality care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with nursing leadership and stakeholders, supports professional growth, and aligns with system-wide nursing excellence initiatives.

Qualifications

• BSN required and Master's or progression toward advanced degree.
• Three years of recent acute care nursing experience.
• Delaware RN licensure or eligibility; board certification required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates onboarding and role transition for Float Pool and Per Diem staff.
• Develops orientation plans to support competency attainment and growth.
• Creates educational programs using adult learning principles and evidence-based design.
• Assesses learning needs via quality metrics and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Education & training

Clinical expertise

Collaboration

Education

BSN

Master's degree or enrollment in progress

Delaware RN licensure

Board Specialty Certification

Job description

ChristianaCare in Newark, Delaware seeks a Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) to lead education, onboarding, and competency management for Float Pool and Per Diem staff. You will develop orientation plans, deliver evidence-based education, and assess learning needs across units to ensure safe, high-quality care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with nursing leadership and stakeholders, supports professional growth, and aligns with system-wide nursing excellence initiatives.