Nursing Professional Development Specialist

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center in Columbia, MD is seeking a Critical Care Nurse Educator to shape future critical care nurses, drive professional development, and collaborate with NPDSs and interdisciplinary teams in a respected hospital setting. The role requires an MSN, at least five years ICU nursing experience, Maryland RN licensure, and CPR.

The position offers day-shift, full-time hours and competitive pay, with a strong emphasis on education, mentorship, and evidence-based

Qualifications

• MSN required; master's program acceptable.
• Minimum five (5) years ICU nursing experience.
• Experience in staff/nursing education preferred.
• RN licensure in Maryland required at time of hire.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and support of nurses across the critical care continuum.
• Design innovative educational programs that directly impact patient outcomes and staff engagement.
• Mentor nurses pursuing specialty certifications, professional advancement, and lifelong learning.

Skills

Nursing education

Mentoring nurses

Clinical leadership

Program design

CPR

Education

Master of Nursing (MSN)

Licensed RN in Maryland

Job description

Requisition #:680085 Location:Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, Columbia, MD 21044 Category:Nursing Schedule:Day Shift Employment Type:Full Time

Weekly Working Hours: 40

Shift: Monday-Friday 8-hour days

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit, community health care provider, governed by a community-based board of trustees. Since its founding in 1973, the original 59-bed, short-stay hospital has grown into a comprehensive acute care medical center with 262 licensed beds. We specialize in women's and children's services, surgery, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, gerontology, psychiatry, emergency services and community health education. Our mission, "Provide the highest quality care to improve the health of our entire community through innovation, collaboration, service excellence, diversity and a commitment to patient safety" is carried through in everything we do.

Hear what our hospital president has to say about what we do and why we do it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj5KuB34gU8

Make it happen at Hopkins

What You Will Do

As a Critical Care Nurse Educator, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of critical care nurses while advancing excellence in patient care. This position offers the unique opportunity to influence clinical practice, lead professional development initiatives, and collaborate with other NPDS' and interdisciplinary teams in a highly respected healthcare environment.

What Makes This Role Special?

• Lead and inspire the development and support of nurses across the critical care continuum.
• Design innovative educational programs that directly impact patient outcomes and staff engagement.
• Mentor nurses pursuing specialty certifications, professional advancement, and lifelong learning.

We Invest In Our Educators Through

• Specialty certification and advanced degree encouragement
• Opportunities to present, publish, and lead system-wide initiatives
• Participation in nursing research, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice projects

Who Should Apply

• Master of Nursing (MSN) Required. Individuals who have matriculated in an appropriate Master's program may be considered.
• Minimum five (5) years of ICU nursing experience required. Experience in staff/nursing education preferred
• Registered nurse licensure in the State of Maryland required at time of hire
• CPR required.

We're proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports your health, growth, and well-being. Discover our full offerings and costs here: mybenefitsjhhs.com

What Awaits You

• Competitive pay and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future.
• Generous time off so you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
• Access to world-class facilities and innovative technology that fuel your curiosity.
• Endless opportunities to advance your career as part of the Johns Hopkins team.

Salary Range:

Minimum 47.96/hour - Maximum 74.34/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.