Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Med Surg

Yale New Haven Health; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) to advance nursing education and professional growth across the system.

The NPDS will lead education programs, assess learning needs, and collaborate with interprofessional teams to improve patient care quality and outcomes. A Master's degree in nursing is required, with enrollment in a Master's program and completion by 6/1/2027 expected. Some travel to YNHHS entities may be needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing is required.
• Enrollment in a Master's program with degree completed by 6/1/2027 is required.
• 3–5 years of active nursing experience; 1 year of teaching or staff development preferred.
• RN licensure in CT/RI and board certification within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Educates, develops, and evaluates nursing education programs.
• Assesses learning needs based on regulatory requirements and staff needs.
• Supports nursing leadership development and role development.
• Represents nursing in interprofessional learning activities.
• Develops and implements quality improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Designs competency-based orientations.

Skills

Nursing education

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Enrolled in Master's program; degree 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.

Responsibilities

• 1. Education
  • 1.1 Assesses the learning needs based on regulatory requirements, evidence-based practice, and staff-identified needs.
• 2. Role Development
  • 2.1 Supports 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
  • 3.1 Represents nursing in the development of interprofessional learning activities.
• 4. Champion of Scientific Inquiry
  • 4.1 Develops, educates, and implements quality improvement initiatives and outcomes across the organization
• 5. Orientation
  • 5.1 Develops, implements, evaluates competency based orientation
• 6. Competency Management and Ongoing Education
  • 6.1 Develops initial and ongoing competencies in collaboration with nursing education teams.

Qualifications

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