Nursing Professional Development Practitioner

RWJBarnabas Health; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement Plans

Medical Insurance

Dental/ Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Support

FSAs

Wellness Programs

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner (RN) to lead staff development, education programs, and translational practice. This salaried, part-time role focuses on enhancing patient care through evidence-based education and collaborative leadership.

The position requires NJ RN licensure, BSN, and preferred MSN; responsibilities include effective communication, time management, relationship building, and participating in NPDP scope; travel to

Qualifications

• Active NJ RN license in good standing with BSN; MSN or doctorate preferred.
• Certification in nursing specialty NPDP recommended; EMR experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates effective communication and promptly responds to inquiries.
• Manages time efficiently, prioritizes tasks, and completes assignments accurately.
• Builds positive, culturally competent relationships with staff, physicians, patients, and visitors.
• Supports retention and team development through leadership and feedback.
• Seeks to improve processes using feedback and resource management while handling multiple projects.
• Performs duties within NPDP scope and standard of practice as assigned.
• Occasional travel to regional locations to support education.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Relationship building

Leadership skills

Process improvement

Education

RN license NJ

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

MSN or Doctorate preferred

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Nursing Professional Development Practitioner

Req #: 0000258561

Category: Nursing Education

Status: Part-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ Rahway

Department: Develop Innovation & Research

Pay Range: $56,695.00 - $73,703.50 per year

Location: 865 Stone Street, Rahway, NJ 07065

Job Title: Nursing Prof Dev Practitioner

Location: RWJUH Rahway Hospital

Department Name: Develop Innovation & Research

Req #: 0000258561

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $56,695.00 - $73,703.50 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

At RWJBarnabas Health, the Nursing Professional Development Practitioner becomes part of a purpose-driven environment where teamwork, belonging, and clinical excellence shape meaningful patient experiences. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every Nurse Educator is encouraged to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose.

As a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner, a typical day may include:

• Demonstrates effective communication skills, including verbal, non-verbal, written, and active listening techniques; responds to requests and inquiries promptly and professionally
• Manages time efficiently by setting priorities, organizing tasks, and completing assignments with a sense of urgency and accuracy in the time requested
• Builds and maintains positive, culturally competent relationships with employees, physicians, patients, and visitors; resolves conflicts diplomatically
• Applies strong leadership practices such as employee recognition, ongoing performance feedback, and effective interviewing to support retention and team development
• Continuously seeks to improve processes and services using constructive feedback, resource allocation, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Executes additional duties and responsibilities as delegated within NPD Scope and Standards of Practice or as requested and/or assigned
• Travel throughout RWJBarnabas Health is required at times to support education being offered at regional locations

This role might be for you if:

• You have 2 years of experience in a nursing specialty of given NPDP role
• Facilitating professional role development and practice role transitions, including the RN Residency Program, nurse externship, and experiences for nursing students move you
• Regularly encouraging personnel to grow professionally by pursuing educational development specialties on hospital-wide/system-wide committees and councils drive outcomes
• Plan for integration of resources that address engagement, health/wellness, and factors contributing to a healthy interprofessional practice and learning environment
• Contributing to improving quality services and productivity intrigues daily habits
• You are ready to take the initiative to continually evaluate one's work, report problems, suggest solutions and try new ideas
• Ready to lead NPD initiatives for translating evidence-based findings into practice
• A collaborative team culture is something you actively help strengthen

To be considered for this RN opportunity, you must hold an active New Jersey Registered Nurse license in good standing and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. An MSN or doctorate is preferred. A certification in a nursing specialty of a given NPDP role is recommended and NPDPs for certain specialty areas may also have job-specific qualifications, when appropriate, as is prior patient care experience and comfort with electronic medical record systems (EMR) like EPIC. This position offers a consistent Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., allowing you to build strong patient relationships while maintaining balance.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ....and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer