Nursing Professional Development Specialist, Cardiovascular Services, Baptist Health

Baptist-Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an experienced Nurse Educator to design, implement, and evaluate educational programs, with a focus on transition to practice for new graduates and experienced nurses. The role supports professional development across the health system and improves patient care outcomes.

The position requires a Master's degree in nursing within 24 months of hire, BLS, and RN licensure.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing required within 24 months of hire.
• At least one Baptist Health approved certification required.
• NPD certification encouraged within 3 years of hire.
• Over 5 years' experience in Cardiovascular Services.
• Over 5 years' experience in an Acute Care Setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) required.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Nursing Professional Development - Board Certified (NPD-BC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs and professional development initiatives for team members across the health system.
• Focus on transition to practice for new graduates and experienced nurses.
• Foster workplace learning through evidence-based strategies and apply adult learning principles.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure continuous professional growth and improve patient care outcomes.

Skills

Leadership experience

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Job description

About Baptist HealthRecognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.The role is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs and professional development initiatives for team members across the health system. This role focuses on transition to practice for new graduates and experienced nurses, fosters workplace learning through evidence-based strategies, and applies adult learning principles to meet the diverse needs of clinical teams. The position will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure continuous professional growth and improve patient care outcomes.*Education Note: Master's degree in nursing required within 24 months of hire.*Certification Note: At least one Baptist Health approved certification is required for this role. NPD certification is highly encouraged within 3 years of hire.Experience:Over 5 years' Experience in Cardiovascular Services RequiredOver 5 years' Experience in an Acute Care Setting RequiredLeadership Experience PreferredLearning and Development PreferredLicenses and Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS) RequiredNursing Professional Development - Board Certified (NPD-BC) PreferredLicensed Registered Nurse RequiredPrimary Location:Metro Square