Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Orientation

Socket.dev; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health System seeks a Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) to lead education and role development for nurses and health staff. The NPDS facilitates growth from novice to expert, aligning with nursing standards and organizational goals, and travels to support professional development across YNHHS.

Requirements include a Master’s in nursing (or higher) and active nursing experience, with CT/RI RN licensure and board certification anticipated within two years.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in nursing; one degree must be in nursing.
• Candidate enrolled in a Master's program with completion by 6/1/2027.
• 3–5 years of active nursing experience; teaching experience preferred.
• RN licensure in CT/RI and board certification within 2 years of hire.
• Ability to develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Education: assesses learning needs based on regulatory requirements, evidence-based practice, and staff-identified needs.
• Role Development: supports development of nursing leadership skills per ANA standards.
• Collaborative Partnerships: represents nursing in interprofessional learning activities.
• Champion of Scientific Inquiry: develops and implements quality improvement initiatives.
• Orientation: develops and evaluates competency-based orientation.
• Competency Management: develops initial and ongoing competencies with nursing education teams.

Skills

Educational program development

Nursing education experience

Leadership skills

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Enrolled in Master's program to complete 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.