Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Med Surg

Socket.dev; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health System is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) to lead education and staff development across the organization. The NPDS facilitates professional growth of nurses and healthcare personnel from novice to expert, aligning with ANA standards and organizational values.

The role emphasizes education development, competency-based orientation, and collaboration with interprofessional teams to improve patient care and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in nursing; degree completed by 6/1/2027.
• 3–5 years of active nursing experience; 1 year of teaching experience preferred.
• Nursing staff development and/or specialty area preferred; CT/RI RN licensure required within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Educates, develops, and evaluates educational programs for staff.
• Supports development of nursing leadership skills per ANA Standards.
• Represents nursing in interprofessional learning activities.
• Develops and implements quality improvement initiatives.
• Develops competency-based orientation and ongoing education.
• Collaborates with nursing education teams to staff development

Skills

Educational program development

Teaching experience

Nursing leadership

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Enrollment in Master's program to be completed by 6/1/2027

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) at Yale New Haven Health System is built upon the Nursing professional development, Scope and Standards of practice framework. The NPDS is a specialized nursing professional that facilitates the professional role development and growth of nurses and other healthcare personnel along the continuum from novice to expert.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Education
  
  
  
  • 1.1Assesses the learning needs based on regulatory requirements, evidence-based practice, and staff-identified needs.
  
  
  
  


• 2.Role Development
  
  
  
  • 2.1Supports the development of nursing leadership skills in self and clinical nursing staff according to ANA Standards of Practice, to promote professional nursing practice and quality patient care.
  
  
  
  


• 3.Collaborative Partnerships
  
  
  
  • 3.1Represents nursing in the development of interprofessional learning activities.
  
  
  
  


• 4.Champion of Scientific Inquiry
  
  
  
  • 4.1Develops, educates, and implements quality improvement initiatives and outcomes across the organization
  
  
  
  


• 5.Orientation
  
  
  
  • 5.1Develops, implements, evaluates competency based orientation
  
  
  
  


• 6.Competency Management and Ongoing Education
  
  
  
  • 6.1Develops initial and ongoing competencies in collaboration with nursing education teams.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Master's degree or higher required, one degree must be in nursing (Either BS or MS in nursing). Candidates must be enrolled in Master's program and the degree must be completed by 6/1/2027

EXPERIENCE

3-5 Years of active Nursing experience , one year of relevant teaching experience preferred , nursing staff development and/or specialty area preferred

LICENSURE

Licensure as a RN in the state of CT/ RI & Nursing Board Certification within 2 years of hire

SPECIAL SKILLS

Demonstrates ability to develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programs.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

The NPDS would support their assigned area, and others as requested, throughout the health system. Travel to YNHHS entities as needed to facilitate professional development activities of nurses within YNHHS.

YNHHS Requisition ID

192892