Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) - Preop/Pacu

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance up to $5,000/year

35% Clarkson College discount

Career advancement opportunities with,

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, NE seeks a Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) for Preop/Pacu. The role develops, coordinates, implements and evaluates education for nursing staff, aligning activities with standardized Nursing Professional Development functions.

The ideal candidate has a BSN and 3+ years of clinical experience, strong communication skills, and BLS certification. This is a full-time day position offering growth and tuition support.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years current applicable clinical experience in a health care setting.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) required.
• Plan development activities that impact outcomes and performance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to instruct and collaborate with others.
• Ability to solve complex problems with a structured approach.
• Knowledge of systems/change theory, teaching/learning principles and research outcomes.
• Balance and prioritize diverse clinical and leadership responsibilities.
• Current RN license in Nebraska or compact state.
• BLS certification from an AHA-endorsed program.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate educational and competency processes.
• Align activities with standardized Nursing Professional Development functions.
• Support ongoing education for nursing and nursing support staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teaching / instructing

Collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

RN licensure (Nebraska or compact)

BLS certification

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

STABLE / critical care training preferred

ANPD certification preferred

Job description

## Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) - Preop/PacuApply: Omaha, NE: Full time: Posted 26 Days Ago: REQ-38480**Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.****Shift:**First Shift (United States of America)****Shift Details****: DaysFull time (Monday-Friday)Exempt role - 1.0FTE**Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?*** **Together. Extraordinary.** Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.* **Leading Health Network:** Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.* **Dignity and Respect:** We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.* **Educational Support:** Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.**Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!****Job Summary: Nursing Professional Development Specialist**Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate processes to meet the educational, development and competency need of nursing and nursing support staff through effective use of a variety of learning activities. Align activities with programs and processes the standardized functions for Nursing Professional Development.**Required Qualifications: Nursing Professional Development Specialist** • Minimum of three years current applicable clinical experience in a health care setting required. • Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) required. • Demonstrated ability to plan development activities that impact positive outcomes and performance. • Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills required. • Demonstrated ability to instruct and collaborate with others required. • Ability to solve complex problems through a well-ordered approach required. • Knowledge of systems and change theory, individual, and group behaviors, teaching and learning principles, and research outcomes required. • Ability to balance and prioritize diverse clinical and leadership responsibilities required. • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required. • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).**Preferred Qualifications:** **Nursing Professional Development Specialist** • Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred. • Based on position, one or more of the following courses including STABLE, smoking cessation counseling, basic critical care or other specialty training courses is preferred • Certification and ANPD or clinical specialty preferred.Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.