Nursing Professional Development Specialist

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner to advance nursing education, mentor staff, and influence learner growth across clinical settings. The NPDP will apply NPD standards to foster professional development and improve patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes leadership in education, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and ongoing advancement of practice in a Vermont hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont.
• BSN required.
• Master's degree in nursing education preferred.
• Certification in clinical practice/specialty practice preferred.
• Certification in clinical practice/specialty practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Influences professional role competence and growth of learners in a variety of settings to improve population health.
• Mentors and supports nursing staff and learners in line with NPD standards.
• Collaborates with clinical educators to promote practice improvement and evidence-based care.

Education

BSN

Master's degree in nursing education

RN licensure

Certification in clinical practice/specialty practice

Job description

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner to advance nursing education, mentor staff, and influence learner growth across clinical settings. The NPDP will apply NPD standards to foster professional development and improve patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes leadership in education, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and ongoing advancement of practice in a Vermont hospital setting.