Nursing Professional Development Specialist, NICU, Baptist Health

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is seeking a qualified professional to design, implement, and evaluate educational programs for team members. This role will facilitate the transition to practice for new graduates and experienced nurses while ensuring continuous professional growth to enhance patient care outcomes.

The ideal candidate must hold a Master's degree in nursing within 24 months of hire and have over 5 years of experience in NICU and an acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing required within 24 months of hire.
• At least one Baptist Health approved certification is required.
• Over 5 years experience in NICU required.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs for team members.
• Focus on transition to practice for new graduates and experienced nurses.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve patient care outcomes.

Skills

Educational program design

Stakeholder collaboration

Evidence-based learning strategies

Adult learning principles

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

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 NICU 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 Required

Education Required

MS

Experience

• Experience in an Acute Care Setting
• Experience in Ambulatory setting

License and Certification

• Registered Nurse (RN) - State Nursing Boards
• Driver's License - DMV
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA